Total births
622
Girls' name · since 1946
Terilyn
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 622 babies named Terilyn, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 622
- total births
- 1946–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
622 girls have been named Terilyn since 1946, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Terilyn has been recorded 622 times among girls since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2010.
- 622 total births
- 1946–2010 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
622 girls have been named Terilyn since 1946, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2010.
- 622
- total births
- 1946–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Terilyn was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
27 babies were named Terilyn in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Terilyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Terilyn's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1946, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1963 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Terilyn at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Terilyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2010
- Peak year (1963)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Terilyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Terilyn's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Terilyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
106 births
- 1960s
1960s
167 births
- 1970s
1970s
122 births
- 1980s
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
92 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 167 births (27% of all-time use).
How Terilyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Terilyn's total volume
Terilyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Terilyn by state
Where Terilyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 58 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Utah | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Terilyn's total US births 9.3%
Even split
58 of 622 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terilyn? ▼
622 babies have been named Terilyn since 1946. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1963 with 27 births.
When was Terilyn most popular? ▼
Terilyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Terilyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terilyn are California (58 births), Michigan (5 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Terilyn been used? ▼
Terilyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1946, spanning 65 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Terilyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teresa, Terri, Terry, Teri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Terilyn's data
- Terilyn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (167 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Terilyns (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Terilyn
Nearby Names Like Terilyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terilyn
Teresa Girl
#860 416,044 births
Terri Girl
#5039 146,113 births
Terry Girl
#9578 96,955 births
Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
19,729 births
Compare Terilyn side by side: Terilyn vs Teresa Terilyn vs Terri Terilyn vs Terry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Terilyn: Baby Name Since 1946 - 622 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terilyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Terilyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.