Terron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Terron is a name of French origin, meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It evolved from the Latin 'terra' through Old French. The name conveys traits of stability and groundedness. It does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity as a modern choice in recent decades.
The name Terron is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, Terron 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, 'Terron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4212th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1663rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1415th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2311th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5010th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15428th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19175th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Terron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Terron"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrən/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Terron is derived from the French surname 'Térron,' which is believed to come from a diminutive form of 'terre,' meaning 'earth' or 'land.'
Meaning
earth, land
Language Evolution
Terra (Latin), Terre (Old French), Térron (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Terron has gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique and modern choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Terry, Terence, Terra
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Terron is seen as modern and unique, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Terron Armstead (American football player), Terron Brooks (musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terron"
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 "Terron"
"Terron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4212th of 7552 | 60 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1663rd of 10718 | 455 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1415th of 16616 | 939 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2311th of 24088 | 806 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5010th of 23106 | 227 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15428th of 19264 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19175th of 27321 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Terron" 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) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
47.82% 1934th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.34% 1118th/3685 |
33.50% 1499th/4475 |
35.77% 1858th/5194 |
37.53% 2371st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.00% 1787th/4582 |
48.61% 2510th/5164 |
39.16% 2864th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
66.11% 4510th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Terron" 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 "Terron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Terron" 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.