Total births
779
Unisex name · since 1939
Teryl
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 779 babies named Teryl, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 779
- total births
- 1939–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Teryl sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 779 recorded since 1939.
Teryl has 779 recorded births among girls since 1939, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 1993.
- 779 total births
- 1939–1993 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
779 girls have been named Teryl since 1939, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1993.
- 779
- total births
- 1939–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Teryl was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
35 babies were named Teryl in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Teryl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Teryl's full recorded timeline at 1963, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1939, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Teryl at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Teryl popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–1993
- Peak year (1956)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Teryl popularity over time - boys
263 total births recorded since 1943 (Teryl as boys' name)
Teryl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Teryl's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Teryl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
147 births
- 1950s
1950s
285 births
- 1960s
1960s
217 births
- 1970s 73
1970s
73 births
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 285 births (37% of all-time use).
How Teryl 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 Teryl's total volume
Teryl vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Teryl by state
Where Teryl concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 5.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 20 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Teryl's total US births 5.5%
Even split
43 of 779 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teryl? ▼
779 babies have been named Teryl since 1939. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1956 with 35 births.
When was Teryl most popular? ▼
Teryl was most popular in the 1950s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Teryl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teryl are California (43 births), Illinois (20 births), Ohio (5 births).
Is Teryl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Teryl is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 779 births, and as a boy's name it has 263 births.
How long has the name Teryl been used? ▼
Records for Teryl go back to 1939, giving 55 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Teryl? ▼
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 Teryl's data
- Teryl's decade-level peak was the 1950s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Teryls (43 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 Teryl
Nearby Names Like Teryl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teryl
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Terri Girl
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Terry Girl
#9578 96,955 births
Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1939–1993 (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. "Teryl: Baby Name Since 1939 - 779 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teryl. 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 Teryl 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 June 2026.