Total births
12
Girls' name · since 1958
Terrlyn
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Terrlyn, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1958–1959
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
12 girls have been named Terrlyn since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Terrlyn recorded 12 times among girls since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 1959.
- 12 total births
- 1958–1959 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 girls have been named Terrlyn since 1958, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1959.
- 12
- total births
- 1958–1959
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Terrlyn was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
7 babies were named Terrlyn in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Terrlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terrlyn splits its recorded history at 1959: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terrlyn at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Terrlyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1959
- Peak year (1959)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Terrlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Terrlyn's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Terrlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 12 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrlyn? ▼
12 babies have been named Terrlyn since 1958. It was last recorded in 1959. The peak year was 1959 with 7 births.
When was Terrlyn most popular? ▼
Terrlyn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
How long has the name Terrlyn been used? ▼
Terrlyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 2 years of data through 1959.
What names are similar to Terrlyn? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Terrlyn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrlyn
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Terrie Girl
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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, 1958–1959 (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. "Terrlyn: Baby Name Since 1958 - 12 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrlyn. 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 Terrlyn 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.