Holding steady.
Popularity of Terin since 1979
Babies named Terin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 |
| 1980s | 170 | 22 |
| 1990s | 102 | 106 |
| 2000s | 60 | 53 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terin is a modern unisex name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1979, reflecting a broader trend of inventing names by adapting familiar sounds. Its peak usage occurred in 1982, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, making it a rare choice. The name has remained stable in its very low frequency ever since, with no state-level concentration. Without a clear etymology or long-standing cultural history, Terin appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name.
Terin first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, likely a modern coinage influenced by surnames or other given names with the -erin ending such as Erin or Kerin. It has no known ties to traditional naming roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ter, Teri, Rin
Sibling names for Terin
Names that share Terin's style, for a brother or sister.
