Holding steady.
Popularity of Teran since 1975
Babies named Teran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 37 |
| 1980s | 106 | 69 |
| 1990s | 56 | 167 |
| 2000s | 17 | 62 |
| 2010s | 0 | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teran is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1975. It peaked in 1996 but never reached the top 1,000, and as of 2025 its trajectory is stable with very low usage. The name may have been inspired by the more familiar Terence or by the sound of names like Tera, but no definitive etymology exists. Teran remains an uncommon choice, primarily for boys, and has not been recorded in any top state rankings.
Teran is likely a modern American invention, possibly a respelling of Terence or a blend of sounds from names like Tera or Terran. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1975 and saw its peak usage in 1996, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name remains rare and is used almost exclusively for boys, though it is occasionally given to girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terry, T
Sibling names for Teran
Names that share Teran's style, for a brother or sister.
