How old is someone named Terri?
The average Terri is 61 years old.
Half of all living Terris are between 57 and 68.
When was Terri popular?
Terri had one big moment, peaking in 1959. 68% of the babies ever named Terri arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 40 | 0 |
| 1930s | 180 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 4,177 | 2,600 |
| 1950s | 46,604 | 37,000 |
| 1960s | 64,033 | 56,000 |
| 1970s | 19,821 | 19,000 |
| 1980s | 7,839 | 7,600 |
| 1990s | 2,695 | 2,600 |
| 2000s | 1,035 | 1,000 |
| 2010s | 430 | 430 |
| 2020s | 173 | 170 |
How many Terris are still alive?
About 130,000 Terris are alive in the US today. That's 86% of the roughly 150,000 babies named Terri since 1922.
Most Terris ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Terri?
More than half of living Terris are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent under 1%
- Boomer 59%
- Gen X 32%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 1%
Is Terri an old name?
Yes. Terri is older than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Terri a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.4% of living Terris are women.
Names the same age as Terri
NAME TWIN
Terri's name twin is Laurie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Laurie's age curve is the closest match to Terri's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Terri
How old is the average Terri?
The average Terri in the US is 61 years old. The median is 63, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Terri?
About 130,000 Terris are alive in the US today, out of roughly 150,000 babies given the name since 1922.
When was the name Terri most popular?
In 1959, when about 8,800 baby girls were named Terri.
Is Terri a Boomer name?
Yes. About 59% of living Terris are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
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