Holding steady.
Popularity of Terrye since 1942
Babies named Terrye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 278 |
| 1960s | 109 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terrye first entered U.S. birth records in 1942, part of a wave of -ie and -y suffix feminizations that peaked in the mid-20th century. The name achieved its highest recorded usage in 1955, when it reached its peak year. Since then, Terrye has experienced a stable but minimal trajectory, never achieving widespread popularity; no top states are associated with the name, and it has never ranked in the national top 1000. Today, Terrye remains a rare choice, largely fading from use alongside other mid-century gendered variants. Its similarity to Terry, Terri, and Teri reflects a broader trend of adapting male-associated names for girls, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s.
Terrye is a modern spelling variant of Terry, which can be a feminine form of Terence (from the Roman family name Terentius) or a diminutive of Teresa (of uncertain Greek origin, possibly meaning 'summer' or 'harvest'). The name Terry gained popularity as a unisex name in the early 20th century, and Terrye represents a specifically feminine spelling that emerged in the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terri, Teri, Terry
Sibling names for Terrye
Names that share Terrye's style, for a brother or sister.
