Total births
576
Unisex name · since 1969
Terrin
Terrin has 576 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 576
- total births
- 1969–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Terrin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 576 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Terrin recorded 576 times among boys since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2020.
- 576 total births
- 1969–2020 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
576 boys have been named Terrin since 1969, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2020.
- 576
- total births
- 1969–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Terrin was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
28 babies were named Terrin in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Terrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terrin splits its recorded history at 1997: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terrin at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Terrin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2020
- Peak year (1996)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Terrin popularity over time - girls
394 total births recorded since 1959 (Terrin as girls' name)
Terrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Terrin's strongest decade.
203 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Terrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s
1990s
203 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s 75
2010s
75 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 203 births (35% of all-time use).
How Terrin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Terrin's total volume
Terrin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Terrin by state
Where Terrin concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Terrin's total US births 1.9%
Even split
11 of 576 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrin? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 576 babies named Terrin. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 28 births.
When was Terrin most popular? ▼
Terrin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 203 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Terrin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terrin are Texas (11 births), California (6 births).
Is Terrin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Terrin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 576 births, and as a girl's name it has 394 births.
How long has the name Terrin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terrin since 1969 -- 52 years through the most recent 2020 data.
What names are similar to Terrin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Terry, Terrence, Terrance, Terrell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Terrin's data
- Terrin's decade-level peak was the 1990s (203 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Terrins (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Terrin
Nearby Names Like Terrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrin
Terry Boy
#1186 424,523 births
Terrence Boy
#1522 72,412 births
Terrance Boy
#1292 70,170 births
Terrell Boy
#1496 36,502 births
Terence Boy
#2922 34,290 births
Compare Terrin side by side: Terrin vs Terry Terrin vs Terrence Terrin vs Terrance
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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, 1969–2020 (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. "Terrin: Baby Name Since 1969 - 576 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrin. 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 Terrin 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.