Terry Name Meaning & Origin
/TER-ee/Terry is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name Terry is of Old French origin, derived from the name Thérèse or Terence. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, often used as a unisex name. It is also used as a surname, but more commonly as a first name.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Anglo-American) 74% -
British (Anglo-British) 16% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Terry
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Terry
Famous people named Terry include Terry Bradshaw, an American football quarterback; Terry Pratchett, a British author known for his Discworld series; and Terry Crews, an American actor and former football player.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 192 boys in the US were named Terry.
Growth of the name Terry in the US (SSA Data):
Terry Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.