Terrance

Terrance is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 151 boys in the United States.

Terrance at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Terrance

Terrance belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Terrance first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #179 in 1979, and in 2024 151 babies received the name — 70,058 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Terrance in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#179 in 1979
Peak year
1988
Babies named Terrance in 2024
151
Total since 1880
70,058

Terrance in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2282 in 2006
Babies named Terrance in 2019
5
Total since 1996
50

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Terrance mean?

The meaning of Terrance is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Terrance a boy or girl name?

Terrance is a boy name. In 2024, 151 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Terrance?

Terrance comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Terrance?

Terrance first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #179 in 1979, and 151 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].