Terance
Terance is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of uncertain origin; historically associated with the Roman family name Terentius, possibly meaning smooth or tender.
Origin and history
Terance is a variant spelling of Terence, which originates from the Roman family name Terentius. It experienced moderate usage in the United States throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. Today it remains an uncommon, traditional masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,840 babies in the United States have been named Terance since 1880. It ranks #2431 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.8 %)
- CA (13 %)
- NY (13 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
- MI (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 353 |
| 1960-1970 | 493 |
| 1970-1980 | 508 |
| 1980-1990 | 600 |
| 1990-2000 | 440 |
| 2000-2010 | 195 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Terance
- Terance Mann: Basketball player
- Terance Mathis: American football player
Nicknames
Terry
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Roman gens Terentia, famous for figures like the playwright Terence.
- Terance is a less common modern English spelling variant of the classic name Terence.