Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Terance since 1938
Babies named Terance per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Terance's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 353 |
| 1960s | 493 |
| 1970s | 508 |
| 1980s | 600 |
| 1990s | 440 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Terance is a variant spelling of Terence, a name rooted in ancient Rome. It shares its lineage with the Roman playwright Terence, though the name has seen modest modern use. Terance first appeared in U.S. records in 1938 and reached its peak popularity in 1978, but it has been steadily declining in use since 1988. The name has not appeared in the top 1000 in recent years and does not have a strong association with any particular state. For parents seeking a classic Roman name with a slightly unconventional spelling, Terance offers a familiar yet distinctive option.
Terance is a variant spelling of Terence, which comes from the Roman family name Terentius. The most famous bearer is the Roman playwright Publius Terentius Afer (Terence), a slave of African descent who became a celebrated comic dramatist in the 2nd century BC. The name was revived in England in the 19th century and remains in occasional use, often in Ireland where it was adopted as an Anglicized form of Turlough.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terry, T
Sibling names for Terance
Names that share Terance's style, for a brother or sister.
