Terry
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #1116 in 2025 with 192 babies born.
History: Terry peaked in the 1960s-70s as a unisex name. Terry Bradshaw won four Super Bowls. Terry Gross hosts NPR's Fresh Air — America's most respected interviewer. Terry means touchdowns and thoughtful questions.
Famous people named Terry: Terry Crews (actor), Terry Pratchett (author)
Similar names: terra, terri, teari, tera, teri, tetra, thera, tierra
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Terry? About 1 in 16,478 babies born in 2025 were named Terry, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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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?
Terry ranked #1115 in 2025 — given to 192 babies that year.
When was Terry most popular?
Terry peaked in 1957 with 15,618 babies registered that year.
Is Terry a boy or girl name?
Terry is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 81% of Terrys are boys and 19% are girls.
Is the name Terry rising or falling in popularity?
Terry has risen 9972 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11087 in 2020 to #1115 in 2025.
How long has Terry been recorded?
Terry appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.