Holding steady.
Popularity of Terril since 1932
Babies named Terril per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 19 |
| 1940s | 25 | 116 |
| 1950s | 37 | 94 |
| 1960s | 21 | 87 |
| 1970s | 0 | 71 |
| 1980s | 0 | 69 |
| 1990s | 0 | 52 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terril is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1932, with its peak usage in 1945. It has never ranked in the top 1000, placing it among the most uncommon given names. The name has remained exceedingly rare, with no states reporting significant usage. Terril likely originates as a variant of the Norman surname Terrill, but its exact meaning remains uncertain. The name reflects a mid-20th-century trend of using surnames as first names, though it never gained wide traction.
Terril is likely a variant of the surname Terrill, which originated from the Norman French personal name Tirel. The name may have been brought to England after the Conquest. Its use as a given name has been rare, with a modest appearance in the mid-20th century.
Sibling names for Terril
Names that share Terril's style, for a brother or sister.
