Terrell Unisex

Popularity: #804 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTER-uhl / /ˈtɛr.əl/

English; French

Meaning

English: to pull; French: to tear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Terrell has roots in both English and French cultures. It is derived from the Old French word 'terrel,' meaning 'to pull' or 'to tear.' The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with strength and resilience.

Trend Summary

The name Terrell has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Terrel
  • Terral

International Variants

Famous people named Terrell

Terrell Owens is a former professional American football player known for his time in the NFL.

Terrell Davis is a former professional American football player who played for the Denver Broncos and is a Hall of Famer.

Terrell Suggs is a professional American football player recognized for his career with the Baltimore Ravens.

Terrell McClain is a professional American football player known for his role as a defensive tackle.

Fictional characters named Terrell

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Terrell was first seen in the United States in 1885. Terrell has ranked as high as #499 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Illinois, Georgia, New York, Florida, and California. In the past 5 years the name Terrell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Terrell (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 12
16%
GA 9
12%
IL 9
12%
CA 9
12%
OH 8
10%
TX 8
10%
MI 6
8%
SC 6
8%
WI 5
6%
NY 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
18905
19008
19015
19025
19038
19078
19087
19098
19105
19118
191227
191315
191425
191530
191635
191730
191835
191934
192047
192136
192242
192332
192446
192536
192636
192745
192842
192941
193036
193128
193248
193347
193457
193564
193665
193767
193872
193988
1940118
1941130
1942102
1943119
1944131
1945133
1946187
1947182
1948212
1949202
1950203
1951194
1952177
1953178
1954195
1955199
1956201
1957213
1958263
1959221
1960220
1961206
1962226
1963254
1964220
1965243
1966247
1967327
1968297
1969319
1970354
1971345
1972352
1973364
1974339
1975492
1976502
1977591
1978502
1979593
1980604
1981600
1982682
1983713
1984801
1985890
1986857
1987868
1988918
1989983
1990925
1991949
1992849
1993847
1994734
1995696
1996669
1997688
1998862
1999705
2000608
2001531
2002503
2003516
2004512
2005519
2006500
2007521
2008480
2009451
2010378
2011383
2012350
2013322
2014276
2015248
2016229
2017244
2018215
2019190
2020173
2021176
2022160
2023108
2024120