Total births
484
Girls' name · since 1942
Terrye
Terrye has 484 recorded births since 1942 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1955 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 484
- total births
- 1942–1973
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
484 girls have been named Terrye since 1942, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Terrye has been recorded 484 times among girls since 1942, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1973.
- 484 total births
- 1942–1973 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
484 girls have been named Terrye since 1942, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1973.
- 484
- total births
- 1942–1973
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Terrye was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
37 babies were named Terrye in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Terrye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terrye splits its recorded history at 1956: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1942 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terrye at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Terrye popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1973
- Peak year (1955)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Terrye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Terrye's strongest decade.
278 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Terrye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 84
1940s
84 births
- 1950s
1950s
278 births
- 1960s 109
1960s
109 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 278 births (57% of all-time use).
Terrye by state
Where Terrye concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 65 | 13.4% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 8 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Terrye's total US births 13.4%
Even split
65 of 484 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrye? ▼
Since 1942, Social Security records show 484 babies named Terrye. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 37 births.
When was Terrye most popular? ▼
Terrye was most popular in the 1950s decade with 278 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Terrye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terrye are Texas (65 births), Tennessee (10 births), Oklahoma (8 births).
How long has the name Terrye been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terrye since 1942 -- 32 years through the most recent 1973 data.
What names are similar to Terrye? ▼
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 Terrye's data
- Terrye's decade-level peak was the 1950s (278 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Terryes (65 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 Terrye
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrye
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Compare Terrye side by side: Terrye vs Teresa Terrye vs Terri Terrye vs Terry
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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, 1942–1973 (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. "Terrye: Baby Name Since 1942 - 484 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrye. 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 Terrye 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.