Terry
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #168
Total births: 2,372
History: Terry peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Terry Wogan aside, Australian Terrys are their own breed — the cricket-watching, beer-drinking, straight-talking Australian bloke of the 1970s-80s.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1972) | #90 |
| Babies named Terry in 1972 | 90 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,372 |
| Peak year | 1959 (187 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #49 |
| Years in records | 1952–1972 (20 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Terry
What does the name Terry mean?
Terry means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Terry?
Terry has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Terry in Australia?
Terry ranked #90 in Australia in 1972 — given to 90 babies that year.
When was Terry most popular?
Terry peaked in 1959 with 187 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Terry a boy or girl name?
Terry is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Terrys in registered births are male.
How long has Terry been recorded in Australia?
Terry appears in birth records in Australia across 20 years — from 1952 through 1972.