Holding steady.
Popularity of Terree since 1947
Babies named Terree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terree first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1947 and reached its peak popularity in 1961. Its usage has remained stable and rare, with no rank in recent years. This modern variant respelling of Terry reflects the mid-20th century trend of altering traditional names with vowel substitutions. Its open-ended meaning and simple, pleasant sound make it a unique choice among modern English names.
Terree is a modern respelling of Terry, which itself can be a diminutive of Theresa (of debated origin, possibly Greek 'theros' meaning summer) or Terence (Latin 'Terentius', a Roman family name). The spelling with 'ee' emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the trend of creative vowel substitutions to feminize or personalize established names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Terree
Names that share Terree's style, for a brother or sister.
