Terance Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Terance originates from the Latin 'Terentius,' meaning 'smooth' or 'tender.' It evolved through various historical forms, including Terence, before settling on its modern variant. The name is characterized by traits of gentleness and creativity, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Terance is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Terance has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Terance' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4199th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1331st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1148th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1459th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4202nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8684th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Terance' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Terance"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrəns/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Terance is derived from the Latin name 'Terentius,' which is believed to mean 'smooth' or 'tender.' It is thought to have been used as a family name in ancient Rome.
Meaning
smooth, tender
Language Evolution
Terentius, Terence, Terance
Historical Usage
The name Terance gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, influenced by the works of the Roman playwright Terence.
Variants & Derivatives
Terence, Terry, Taryn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Terance is seen as a classic name with a gentle connotation, often associated with creativity and sensitivity.
Famous People
Terence Hill, Terence McKenna, Terence Stamp
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terance"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Terance"
"Terance" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4199th of 6773 | 48 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1331st of 7552 | 642 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1148th of 10718 | 828 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1459th of 16616 | 890 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4202nd of 24088 | 335 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8684th of 23106 | 97 |
Regional Popularity of "Terance" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.03% 1025th/2227 |
51.77% 1258th/2430 |
68.91% 1966th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.68% 1048th/2937 |
37.09% 1292nd/3483 |
34.91% 1228th/3518 |
42.21% 1707th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.02% 1880th/3685 |
51.26% 2294th/4475 |
25.80% 1340th/5194 |
38.17% 2411th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
- |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Terance" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Terance"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Terance" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.