Tereance
One of Greek origin meaning "smooth" or "polished".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Tereance. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tereance today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tereance births was 1983 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tereance. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tereance. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1983
7 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,673
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Tereance: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tereance from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tereance remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tereance by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tereance during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tereance
The given name Tereance is of Latin origin, derived from the name Terentius, which was a Roman family name. It is believed to have originated in the 1st century BC, during the Roman Republic period.
The name Terentius is thought to be related to the Latin word "terere," which means "to rub" or "to wear away." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or activities involving rubbing or grinding, such as milling or polishing.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Terentius can be found in the writings of the Roman playwright Publius Terentius Afer, better known as Terence, who lived from around 195-159 BC. He was a renowned playwright and is considered one of the greatest comic dramatists of ancient Rome.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tereance was Terentius Varro, a Roman scholar and writer who lived from 116-27 BC. He was a prolific author and is considered one of the most influential scholars of the ancient world, known for his extensive works on various subjects, including agriculture, linguistics, and philosophy.
In the 4th century AD, there was Terentius, a Roman military commander who served under the Emperor Valens. He played a significant role in the Gothic War and is mentioned in historical records for his military exploits.
During the Renaissance period, Terentius Priscianus was a renowned Latin grammarian and physician who lived in the 6th century AD. He is known for his works on grammar and medicine, which were widely studied and influential during his time.
In the 16th century, Terentius Maximus was a Dutch humanist, scholar, and poet. He was a prominent figure in the Netherlands during the Renaissance and is remembered for his contributions to literature and education.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Tereance or its variations. While the name may have evolved and been adapted over time, it has maintained its connection to its Latin roots and the rich cultural heritage of ancient Rome.
People
Tereance + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tereance as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tereance: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tereance?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tereance going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Tereance a common name?
We classify Tereance as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tereance most popular?
The single biggest year for Tereance was 1983, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tereance is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tereance in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tereance a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tereance in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tereance still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tereance in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tereance can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tereance?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Tereance, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.