How old is someone named Terrell?
The average Terrell is 38 years old.
Half of all living Terrells are between 26 and 48.
When was Terrell popular?
Terrell was at its most popular in the late 1980s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 113 babies were named Terrell in 2025.
Popular names of 1989 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 49 | 0 |
| 1910s | 244 | 0 |
| 1920s | 413 | 0 |
| 1930s | 601 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,696 | 780 |
| 1950s | 2,297 | 1,600 |
| 1960s | 2,861 | 2,400 |
| 1970s | 4,843 | 4,400 |
| 1980s | 8,169 | 7,700 |
| 1990s | 8,046 | 7,800 |
| 2000s | 5,169 | 5,100 |
| 2010s | 2,836 | 2,800 |
| 2020s | 853 | 850 |
How many Terrells are still alive?
About 33,000 Terrells are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 38,000 babies named Terrell since 1885.
Most Terrells ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Terrell?
About two in five living Terrells are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Terrell an old name?
Somewhat. Terrell is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Terrell will be 56 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Terrell a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.9% of living Terrells are men.
Names the same age as Terrell
NAME TWIN
Terrell's name twin is Andrew. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Andrew's age curve is the closest match to Terrell's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Terrell
How old is the average Terrell?
The average Terrell in the US is 38 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Terrell?
About 33,000 Terrells are alive in the US today, out of roughly 38,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Terrell most popular?
In 1989, when about 1,000 baby boys were named Terrell.
Is Terrell a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 38% of living Terrells, 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