Terral
Of French origin, a place name derived from the Latin 'terra' meaning land, earth, or soil.
Name Census estimates that about 492 living Americans carry the first name Terral. It is a predominantly male name (96.7% of registrations). The average person named Terral today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terral births was 1978 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terral. 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
492
~ 1 in 696,655 Americans
Peak year
1978
22 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
2003 SSA rank
#8,243
Tracked since 1924
Gender
Gender distribution for Terral
Terral leans heavily male at 96.7% of total registrations, but 20 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Terral as a male name
- Ranked #12,576 in 2003
- 5 male births in 2003
- Peak: 1978 (22 births)
Terral as a female name
- Ranked #8,243 in 1971
- 6 female births in 1971
- Peak: 1958 (8 births)
Popularity
Terral: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terral from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 114 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terral 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 Terral during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Terrals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Terral
Terral is a given name with origins traced back to the ancient Latin language. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "terra," which means "earth" or "land." The name likely emerged during the Roman era, when Latin was widely spoken throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Terral can be found in historical documents from the 5th century AD, where it was used by a Roman landowner and farmer. At that time, the name may have been associated with a connection to the land or agricultural pursuits.
In the Middle Ages, the name Terral appeared sporadically in various European regions influenced by Latin culture and language. It was sometimes spelled as "Terrallus" or "Terralus" during this period.
One notable historical figure with the name Terral was a French knight from the 12th century. Sir Terral de Montfort fought in the Crusades and was known for his bravery and military prowess.
During the Renaissance, the name Terral gained some popularity in Italy, where it was sometimes used as a variation of the more common name "Terenzio" (derived from the Latin name "Terentius"). One example is Terral Botticelli, an Italian painter from the 15th century who was a contemporary of the renowned artist Sandro Botticelli.
In the 17th century, a Spanish explorer and navigator named Terral de Mendoza led several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the exploration and colonization of the New World.
Another notable figure with the name Terral was a French philosopher and writer from the 18th century, Terral Descartes. He was known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement and his influential works on rationalism and metaphysics.
As the name Terral traveled through various cultures and regions, its spelling and pronunciation may have evolved, leading to variations such as "Terrell," "Terral," or "Terrale." However, the underlying connection to the Latin word "terra" and its associations with the earth and land remained a consistent theme throughout its history.
People
Terral + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terral 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
Terral: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terral?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 492 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terral 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 696,655 US residents.
Is Terral a common name?
We classify Terral as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 606 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terral most popular?
The single biggest year for Terral was 1978, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terral is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terral a male name?
Yes, 96.7% of people registered as Terral 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.