—2024 rank
1955peak year
69,525babies named Terrence since 1880
▼ 37%5-year trend
Terrence popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Terrence mean?
From the Roman family name Terentius, possibly from terens 'rubbing, smooth'. Known through the playwright Terence and revived in the twentieth century.
OriginLatin
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Terrence
Same era, same vibe — if you like Terrence, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Terrences
- Terrence Howard, actor
Spellings & variants
TerenceTeranceTerrance
What do you think of Terrence?
Would you use it for your child?
How does the popularity feel right now?
Not sure yet?
Tell the genie what you like — style, letter, vibe — and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.
Open the name generator 🧞