Terry Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Terry is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Terry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Terry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 535th out of 1654 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 884th out of 1539 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 92nd out of 1332 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 348th out of 1429 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 32nd out of 1361 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 114th out of 1441 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 63rd out of 1399 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 295th out of 1550 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 151st out of 1406 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1133rd out of 1589 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 400th out of 1436 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 806th out of 1274 names. Discover how the name 'Terry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terry"
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 "Terry"
"Terry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 535th of 1654 | 2,082 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 884th of 1539 | 1,003 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 92nd of 1332 | 41,408 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 348th of 1429 | 6,607 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 32nd of 1361 | 250,483 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 114th of 1441 | 72,143 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 63rd of 1399 | 84,146 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 295th of 1550 | 14,036 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 151st of 1406 | 31,318 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1133rd of 1589 | 1,215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 400th of 1436 | 11,014 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) | Boy | 806th of 1274 | 3,035 |
Regional Popularity of "Terry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.13% 30th/186 |
42.78% 80th/187 |
9.77% 21st/215 |
18.67% 45th/241 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.01% 58th/276 |
43.55% 125th/287 |
12.02% 41st/341 |
27.94% 107th/383 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.57% 148th/287 |
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28.19% 106th/376 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
62.02% 276th/445 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Terry" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
75.27% 140th/186 |
67.91% 127th/187 |
37.67% 81st/215 |
45.64% 110th/241 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
86.06% 247th/287 |
76.25% 260th/341 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Terry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Terry" 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.