Total births
1,679
Unisex name · since 1980
Terrion
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 1,679 babies named Terrion, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5321
- among boys today
- 1,679
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Terrion is the #5321 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,679 recorded since 1980.
Terrion has 1,679 recorded births among boys since 1980, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5321 as of the latest data, more common than 63% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #5321 among boys today
- 1,679 born since 1980
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Terrion is currently the #5321 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,679 born since 1980, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5321
- among boys today
- 1,679
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Terrion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5321
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Terrion was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
83 babies were named Terrion in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Terrion compares
1,679 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Terrion's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Terrion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,679 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 83 | 23 | 22,252 |
Terrion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Terrion's full recorded timeline at 2005, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 83 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Terrion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,321
Active since
1980
Terrion popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 83
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Terrion popularity over time - girls
111 total births recorded since 1989 (Terrion as girls' name)
Terrion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Terrion's strongest decade.
695 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Terrion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 60
1980s
60 births
- 1990s
1990s
289 births
- 2000s
2000s
695 births
- 2010s
2010s
475 births
- 2020s 160
2020s
160 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 695 births (41% of all-time use).
How Terrion 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 Terrion's total volume
Terrion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Terrion by state
Where Terrion concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 272 | 16.2% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 102 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 68 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 60 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 36 | 2.1% |
| #6 | California | | 23 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Florida | | 22 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 22 | 1.3% |
Illinois share of Terrion's total US births 16.2%
Even split
272 of 1,679 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Terrion appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrion? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 1,679 babies named Terrion. Today it holds rank #5321 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 83 births.
When was Terrion most popular? ▼
Terrion was most popular in the 2000s decade with 695 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Terrion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terrion are Illinois (272 births), Tennessee (102 births), Missouri (68 births).
Is Terrion a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Terrion is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,679 births, and as a girl's name it has 111 births.
How long has the name Terrion been used? ▼
Terrion has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 46 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Terrion? ▼
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 Terrion's data
- Terrion's decade-level peak was the 2000s (695 total births); usage has since declined to 160 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Terrions (272 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Terrion
Nearby Names Like Terrion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrion
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 Terrion side by side: Terrion vs Terry Terrion vs Terrence Terrion vs Terrance
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Terrion
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, 1980–2025 (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. "Terrion: #5321 Unisex Name - 1,679 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrion. 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 Terrion 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.