Holding steady.
Popularity of Terris since 1945
Babies named Terris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Terris's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 31 |
| 1950s | 35 | 86 |
| 1960s | 51 | 104 |
| 1970s | 18 | 193 |
| 1980s | 5 | 156 |
| 1990s | 23 | 127 |
| 2000s | 6 | 111 |
| 2010s | 0 | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terris is an exceedingly rare name in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1945, but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its peak year came in 1978, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though still in very small numbers. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with occasional births but no significant rise or decline. Because it has never been tied to a top state or a well-known bearer, Terris remains a blank slate, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name that sounds familiar without being common. The name may be a modern invention or a creative variant of established names like Terrence, but its true origin is ultimately unknown.
Terris is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern invented name or a variant spelling of Terrence, which itself derives from the Roman family name Terentius. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with its peak recorded in 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terry, T
Sibling names for Terris
Names that share Terris's style, for a brother or sister.
