The first name Terry
A unisex name.
Pronounced /ˈtɛɹi/ 2 syllables Unisex Also a surname
Meaning and origin
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 15 boys were named Terry, making it the 1,705th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 1997, with 87 births (#301).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Terry with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Terry at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 192 boys born in the United States were named Terry, the 1,116th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1957, when 15,624 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Nicknames and spellings
Questions
- How popular is the name Terry?
- In 2025, 15 boys born in England and Wales were named Terry, ranking 1,705th. Its peak was 1997, with 87 births.
- Is Terry a boy's or a girl's name?
- Both. Of the 521,478 US babies named Terry since 1880, 19% were girls and 81% boys.
- When was Terry most popular?
- 1957 in the United States, when 15,624 babies were named Terry, its highest rank at 33rd.
- How do you pronounce Terry?
- Terry is /ˈtɛɹi/, 2 syllables.
- What are other spellings of Terry?
- Tarry, Torry, Teri, Terri and Terrie.
- Is Terry also a surname?
- Yes. Terry is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.