Teri Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEH-ree / /ˈtɛri/English; Japanese
Meaning
English: Earth; Japanese: Teri (照り) means 'shine' or 'brightness'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Teri is often considered a diminutive of names like Teresa or Terence. In English-speaking countries, it has been used as a standalone name. In Japan, Teri can also be a feminine name, derived from the kanji for brightness. The name has seen varied popularity across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Teri has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., particularly peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Terry
International Variants
- Teri (Hungarian)
- Teri (Japanese)
Famous people named Teri
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Teri was first seen in the United States in 1948. Teri has ranked as high as #1062 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Teri has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Teri
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |