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Terrell

boy name
Origin
French
Syllables
2
Peak era
1980s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

meaning uncertain (Norman surname, possibly 'stubborn')

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1980s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Terrell peaked in the 1980s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Terrell

People given the name Terrell in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1970 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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