Terelle
A feminine name of American origin meaning "earth, field, territory".
Name Census estimates that about 346 living Americans carry the first name Terelle. It is a predominantly male name (98.6% of registrations). The average person named Terelle today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terelle births was 1986 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terelle. 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.
People living today
346
~ 1 in 990,619 Americans
Peak year
1986
23 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2012 SSA rank
#10,634
Tracked since 1977
Gender
Gender distribution for Terelle
Terelle leans heavily male at 98.6% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Terelle as a male name
- Ranked #10,634 in 2012
- 7 male births in 2012
- Peak: 1986 (18 births)
Terelle as a female name
- Ranked #12,681 in 1986
- 5 female births in 1986
- Peak: 1986 (5 births)
Popularity
Terelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terelle from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 132 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terelle 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 Terelle 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 Terelle
The name Terelle is believed to have originated from the French language, derived from the Old French word "terre," meaning "earth" or "land." This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially used to denote a connection to the earth or a person's affiliation with agriculture or farming.
In the early medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries, the name Terelle started gaining popularity in various parts of what is now known as France. It was often used as a masculine name, although later on, it also became more common as a feminine name in certain regions.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Terelle can be found in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a nobleman named Terelle de Montbéliard was mentioned in documents from the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the region and played a significant role in local politics and military affairs during that time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Terelle was a French monk and scribe from the 13th century, known as Terelle de Châlons. He was renowned for his exceptional calligraphy skills and contributed to the preservation of numerous religious manuscripts and historical documents.
In the 14th century, a woman named Terelle de Valois gained recognition as a skilled tapestry weaver in the court of King Charles V of France. Her intricate and beautiful tapestries were highly sought after by nobility and aristocracy across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, a French painter named Terelle Boucher (1525-1598) gained fame for his portraits and religious works, many of which can still be found in museums and galleries across France and other parts of Europe.
In more recent times, one of the most notable figures with the name Terelle was Terelle Durand (1870-1942), a French feminist and political activist who played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement in France during the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Terelle, showcasing its rich heritage and diverse applications throughout various eras and regions. While the name may have evolved in its usage and popularity over time, its roots remain deeply connected to the French language and culture.
People
Terelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terelle 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
Terelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 346 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terelle 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 990,619 US residents.
Is Terelle a common name?
We classify Terelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 357 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Terelle was 1986, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terelle is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terelle a male name?
Yes, 98.6% of people registered as Terelle 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.
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.