NAME PROFILE
Terrance
Terrance is derived from the Latin name 'Terentius,' which means 'to smooth' or 'to make tender.' The name embodies a sense of warmth and gentleness, often associated with nurturing qualities and a calm demeanor. Those named Terrance are often seen as supportive and reliable individuals who create harmony around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 70,921 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1988 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%MI — 20%IL — 20%PA — 20%OH — 19%
Notable People
Terrance Howard (Actor, *Empire*) · Terrance McNair (NFL Player) · Terrance Dicks (British Author and Screenwriter) · Terrance Hayes (Poet) · Terrance L. Dicks (Director of *Doctor Who*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Terry
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