How old is someone named Teri?
The average Teri is 59 years old.
Half of all living Teris are between 53 and 67.
When was Teri popular?
Teri had one big moment, peaking in 1960. 58% of the babies ever named Teri arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 | 0 |
| 1930s | 62 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,624 | 1,000 |
| 1950s | 11,899 | 9,500 |
| 1960s | 16,822 | 15,000 |
| 1970s | 7,893 | 7,400 |
| 1980s | 3,983 | 3,800 |
| 1990s | 1,283 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 426 | 420 |
| 2010s | 123 | 120 |
| 2020s | 39 | under 100 |
How many Teris are still alive?
About 38,000 Teris are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 44,000 babies named Teri since 1920.
Most Teris ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Teri?
About half of living Teris are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent under 1%
- Boomer 50%
- Gen X 36%
- Millennial 11%
- Gen Z 2%
Is Teri an old name?
Yes. Teri is older than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Teri a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Teris are women.
Names the same age as Teri
NAME TWIN
Teri's name twin is Robin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Robin's age curve is the closest match to Teri's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Teri
How old is the average Teri?
The average Teri in the US is 59 years old. The median is 62, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Teri?
About 38,000 Teris are alive in the US today, out of roughly 44,000 babies given the name since 1920.
When was the name Teri most popular?
In 1960, when about 2,300 baby girls were named Teri.
Is Teri a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 50% of living Teris, 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