Declining since 1993, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Terell since 1957
Babies named Terell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 219 |
| 1980s | 719 |
| 1990s | 878 |
| 2000s | 524 |
| 2010s | 255 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Terell is a modern English given name that emerged in the United States around 1957. It is a variant spelling of Terrell, which originated as a surname. The name saw its peak popularity in 1994, but has been in decline since the early 1990s. In 2025, it ranked 12,008th, with a frequency of 1 in 341,615 newborns. While the exact meaning remains uncertain, Terell fits a pattern of surname-derived first names that gained traction in the late 20th century. It is almost exclusively given to boys.
Terell is an English given name, likely a variant of the surname Terrell. The surname Terrell has uncertain origins; it may be derived from the Old French 'tirel' meaning 'to pull' or 'stubborn', or it may be a habitational name from places like Tyrwhitt in England. The name has been used in the United States since at least the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terry, Tel
Sibling names for Terell
Names that share Terell's style, for a brother or sister.
