NAME PROFILE
Terence
Terence is a name of Latin origin meaning 'tender' or 'gracious'. It symbolizes a gentle and kind-hearted nature, often associated with warmth and approachability.
Key Stats
| Total births | 34,460 |
| Gender | Male (86% / 14%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%CA — 22%PA — 18%NJ — 18%IL — 17%
Notable People
Terence Hill (Actor, *They Call Me Trinity*) · Terence McKenna (Ethnobotanist, philosopher) · Terence Davis (Professional basketball player) · Terence Stamp (Actor, *The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert*) · Terence Tao (Mathematician, Fields Medalist)
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