Terrel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Terrel has its origins in Old French, meaning 'earth' or 'ground'. It evolved from the Old French 'terrel' and has historical forms such as Terrell and Terre. The name is characterized by its earthy connotation and gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name. Today, Terrel is seen as a unique and modern choice, with notable individuals bearing the name, such as Terrel Davis and Terrel Hunt.
The name Terrel is most popular in Louisiana, 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, Terrel 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, 'Terrel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3587th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2119th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1529th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1325th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3009th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7792nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6304th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Terrel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Terrel"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Terrel is derived from the Old French 'terrel', which means 'earth' or 'ground'. It is also associated with the name 'Terrell', which has roots in the Old French surname 'Terrel', itself derived from the Latin 'terra'.
Meaning
earth, ground
Language Evolution
Terrel, Terrell, Terre
Historical Usage
The name Terrel gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, as surnames began to be adopted as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Terrell, Terral, Terry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Terrel is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Terrel Davis - Former American football player, Terrel Hunt - American football quarterback
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terrel"
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 "Terrel"
"Terrel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3587th of 7545 | 82 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2119th of 6773 | 223 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1529th of 7552 | 499 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1703rd of 10718 | 439 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1325th of 16616 | 1,054 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3009th of 24088 | 547 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7792nd of 23106 | 117 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6304th of 12526 | 66 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 16521st of 19264 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Terrel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
51.66% 1474th/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
49.26% 1733rd/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.59% 1422nd/3685 |
21.94% 982nd/4475 |
24.55% 1275th/5194 |
36.17% 2285th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
39.78% 2054th/5164 |
44.20% 3232nd/7313 |
49.12% 3666th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Terrel" 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 "Terrel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Terrel" 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.