Terell
Terell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Derived from a surname meaning to pull or stubborn, or referencing a place-name.
Origin and history
Terell is a variant spelling of Terrell or Tyrrell, derived from a Norman French surname or nickname related to the Old French verb meaning to pull or tug. It became established as an independent given name in the United States during the twentieth century. While never a top-tier mainstream favorite, it has maintained a consistent presence in American naming records.
Popularity in the United States
2,695 babies in the United States have been named Terell since 1880. It ranks #2495 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1872.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.7 %)
- FL (15.8 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 219 |
| 1980-1990 | 719 |
| 1990-2000 | 878 |
| 2000-2010 | 524 |
| 2010-2019 | 255 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Terell
- Terell Thomas: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from a Norman French nickname or surname introduced to England after the Conquest of 1066.
- Terell is a streamlined single-R variant of the historically more common spelling Terrell.