Terell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Terell has its roots in Latin and Old French, meaning 'to touch' or 'to bring about'. It evolved through historical forms such as Terentius and Terellius before becoming the modern version. It is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Terell is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Terell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Terell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2141st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1143rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2248th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5257th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19733rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Terell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Terell"
Pronunciation
/təˈrɛl/
Origin
Latin and Old French
Etymology
The name Terell is derived from the Latin name 'Terentius' which means 'to touch' or 'to bring about'. It was later adopted into Old French and evolved into the modern form Terell.
Meaning
to touch, to bring about
Language Evolution
Terentius (Latin), Terellius (Old French), Terell (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Terell gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, often used as a variant of Terrell.
Variants & Derivatives
Terrell, Terral, Tarell
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Terell is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Terell Stafford - American jazz trumpeter, Terell McClain - American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Terell"
"Terell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2141st of 10718 | 308 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1143rd of 16616 | 1,325 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2248th of 24088 | 839 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5257th of 23106 | 212 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19733rd of 27321 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Terell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
45.62% 1589th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.13% 1184th/3685 |
18.01% 806th/4475 |
21.97% 1141st/5194 |
32.29% 2040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.42% 2356th/4582 |
29.92% 1545th/5164 |
30.69% 2244th/7313 |
49.69% 3708th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Terell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Terell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Terell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.