Terryl
Terryl is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stubborn, open land, or ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Terryl is a masculine variant of the name Terrel or Darrell, derived from an Old French surname or Germanic elements meaning 'stubborn' or 'ruler of the people'. Historically used in the United States as an uncommon given name, its popularity peaked in the mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare among newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
740 babies in the United States have been named Terryl since 1880. It ranks #3936 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (37.5 %)
- CA (31.3 %)
- NY (31.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Terryl
- Terryl Giveans: Financial Analyst
Nicknames
Terry, Tel
Fun facts
- Terryl is a rare spelling variant of Terrell, which gained usage partly as an elaborated blend with the popular name Terry.
- The name experienced its highest relative usage in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s.