How old is someone named Terence?
The average Terence is 51 years old.
Half of all living Terences are between 38 and 65.
When was Terence popular?
Parents have been choosing Terence less often since its peak in 1964; 47 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 0 |
| 1910s | 169 | 0 |
| 1920s | 413 | 0 |
| 1930s | 866 | 130 |
| 1940s | 2,811 | 1,300 |
| 1950s | 6,351 | 4,300 |
| 1960s | 7,858 | 6,400 |
| 1970s | 4,805 | 4,300 |
| 1980s | 5,118 | 4,800 |
| 1990s | 3,180 | 3,100 |
| 2000s | 1,491 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 1,058 | 1,000 |
| 2020s | 303 | 300 |
How many Terences are still alive?
About 27,000 Terences are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 34,000 babies named Terence since 1885.
Most Terences ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Terence?
About one in three living Terences are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Terence an old name?
Yes. Terence is older than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Terence a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Terences are men.
Names the same age as Terence
NAME TWIN
Terence's name twin is Reginald. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Reginald's age curve is the closest match to Terence's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Terrence (49)
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Questions about the name Terence
How old is the average Terence?
The average Terence in the US is 51 years old. The median is 53, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Terence?
About 27,000 Terences are alive in the US today, out of roughly 34,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Terence most popular?
In 1964, when about 1,000 baby boys were named Terence.
Is Terence a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 31% of living Terences, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this