Terri
Terri is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Harvester or smooth; tender.
Origin and history
Terri is traditionally a short form or variant spelling of Terence, or a diminutive of Theresa used across genders. Though more commonly given to females in modern times, it historically appeared as a masculine name as well. Its usage in the U.S. peaked in the mid-20th century and has since become rare for boys.
Popularity in the United States
914 babies in the United States have been named Terri since 1880. It ranks #3764 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40 %)
- NY (30 %)
- TX (30 %)
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 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 292 |
| 1970-1980 | 221 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Terri
- Terri Sewell: Politician, Lawyer
Fun facts
- Terri functions both as a unisex modern variant of Terry (from Terence) and as a diminutive of Theresa.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.