Terrell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Terrell has its roots in Old French, deriving from the word for 'earth' or 'land.' It has evolved through various forms over the centuries. The name is associated with notions of strength and individuality, and it does not have a biblical background. Popularity surged in the 19th century, and it remains a distinctive choice in modern times.

The name Terrell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Terrell has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Terrell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1144th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 714th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 527th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 395th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 295th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 481st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1027th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3759th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2195th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2187th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4396th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19262nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Terrell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Terrell"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtɛr.əl/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Terrell is derived from the Old French name 'Terrel,' which is a diminutive form of the name 'Terre,' meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It has also been associated with the Norman surname 'Tirel.'

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Meaning

earth, land

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Language Evolution

Terre (Old French), Tirel (Norman), Terrell (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Terrell gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the United States.

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Variants & Derivatives

Terral, Terrel, Terry

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Terrell is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and individuality.

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Famous People

Terrell Owens (former professional American football player), Terrell Davis (former professional American football running back), Terrell Carter (actor and singer)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terrell"

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 "Terrell"

"Terrell" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1144th of 7545 605
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 714th of 6773 1,388
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 527th of 7552 3,953
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 395th of 10718 6,471
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 295th of 16616 12,981
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 481st of 24088 8,507
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1027th of 23106 2,461
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7989th of 9107 10
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3759th of 9204 107
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2195th of 12526 483
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2187th of 19264 609
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4396th of 27321 332
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 19262nd of 35406 44

Regional Popularity of "Terrell" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 35.38%
837th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
47.67%
737th/1546
- 24.52%
577th/2353
46.86%
725th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
25.10%
559th/2227
44.07%
1071st/2430
14.06%
401st/2853
23.57%
654th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
11.99%
352nd/2937
11.25%
392nd/3483
9.61%
338th/3518
14.44%
584th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
6.95%
256th/3685
5.32%
238th/4475
5.01%
260th/5194
8.50%
537th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
9.01%
413th/4582
8.77%
453rd/5164
5.89%
431st/7313
10.04%
749th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
19.90%
793rd/3984
25.74%
1155th/4487
12.80%
873rd/6822
26.72%
1677th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Terrell" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 84.16%
2401st/2853
100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 70.03%
2439th/3483
60.69%
2135th/3518
72.68%
2939th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 86.39%
4487th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Terrell"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Terrell" 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.