Terrell
Terrell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Derived from a Norman nickname meaning 'to pull' or associated with the Old French 'tirer'.
Origin and history
Terrell is a name of Norman French origin, derived from a surname meaning to pull or tug, originally associated with a stubborn person or a place name. It gained popular usage in the United States during the 20th century as both a given name and a surname. Today, it remains a recognized masculine option with moderate contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
36,502 babies in the United States have been named Terrell since 1880. It ranks #600 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1157.
States where it is most popular
- IL (7.7 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 244 |
| 1920-1930 | 403 |
| 1930-1940 | 572 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,517 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,044 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,559 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,434 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,916 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,924 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,141 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,836 |
| 2020-2029 | 853 |
Famous people named Terrell
- Terrell Owens: Professional Football Player
- Terrell Suggs: Professional Football Player
- Terrell Davis: Professional Football Player
Nicknames
Terry, T-Rell
Fun facts
- The name Terrell traces back to Norman French roots brought to England after the Conquest of 1066.
- While commonly pronounced tuh-RELL in the U.S., regional variations sometimes place stress on the first syllable.