NAME PROFILE

Teryl

A variant of Terence or Theresa, meaning tender or late summer harvest; a person named Teryl is often viewed as a diplomatic and gentle soul with a natural ability to inspire others through creativity and kindness.

Key Stats

Total births1,042
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1949
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1945
Most recent1964
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 64%IL — 27%OH — 9%AK — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Teryl Rothery (Actress, Stargate SG-1) · Teryl Austin (Football Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers) · Teryl Givens (Professor and Author, Wrestling the Angel) · Teryl Brouillette (Journalist and Editor, Fashion and Culture) · Teryl Lee (Artist, Impressionist Landscapes)

Nicknames & Diminutives

TerryTy

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