Teri
Teri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Teri
- A diminutive of the female given name Teresa.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Terry, from Teresa.
How popular is Teri?
Since 1880, 43,957 girls and 214 boys in the U.S. have been named Teri (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #171 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #1969 in 1955. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Teri
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Sibling name ideas for Teri
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Teri FAQ
What does the name Teri mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Teresa. A spelling variant of Terry, from Teresa.
How popular is the name Teri?
Since 1880, 43,957 girls and 214 boys in the U.S. have been named Teri (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #171 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #1969 in 1955. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Teri a boy or girl name?
Teri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 43,957 girls and 214 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.