Terri
Terri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Terri
- A female given name; a spelling variant of Terry, diminutive of Teresa.
How popular is Terri?
Since 1880, 146,113 girls and 914 boys in the U.S. have been named Terri (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #46 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1232 in 1964. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Terri
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Sibling name ideas for Terri
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Terri FAQ
What does the name Terri mean?
A female given name; a spelling variant of Terry, diminutive of Teresa.
How popular is the name Terri?
Since 1880, 146,113 girls and 914 boys in the U.S. have been named Terri (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #46 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1232 in 1964. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Terri a boy or girl name?
Terri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 146,113 girls and 914 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.