Terance Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTER-uhns / ˈtɛrənsLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: tender; English: derived from Terence
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Terance is derived from the Latin name Terentius, which was a Roman family name. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. Terence was also the name of a Roman playwright, whose works contributed to the name's historical significance. The name is often associated with qualities of gentleness and kindness.
Trend Summary
The name Terance has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Terrance
- Terence
International Variants
- Terencio (Spanish)
- Terenzio (Italian)
Famous people named Terance
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Terance was first seen in the United States in 1938. Terance has ranked as high as #1151 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Georgia, Michigan, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Terance has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Terance (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1954 | 40 |
| 1955 | 40 |
| 1956 | 45 |
| 1957 | 41 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1960 | 46 |
| 1961 | 44 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 44 |
| 1964 | 61 |
| 1965 | 59 |
| 1966 | 60 |
| 1967 | 50 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 53 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 49 |
| 1977 | 60 |
| 1978 | 66 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1981 | 53 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 57 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 72 |
| 1989 | 65 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 76 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |