How old is someone named Terry?
The average Terry is 62 years old.
Half of all living Terrys are between 56 and 72.
When was Terry popular?
Terry rose fast and peaked in 1955, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 51% of all Terrys were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 239 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,039 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,819 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 12,951 | 2,400 |
| 1940s | 90,663 | 44,000 |
| 1950s | 183,918 | 130,000 |
| 1960s | 129,127 | 110,000 |
| 1970s | 48,204 | 43,000 |
| 1980s | 26,108 | 25,000 |
| 1990s | 13,792 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 6,918 | 6,800 |
| 2010s | 4,180 | 4,100 |
| 2020s | 1,297 | 1,300 |
How many Terrys are still alive?
About 370,000 Terrys are alive in the US today. That's 71% of the roughly 520,000 babies named Terry since 1880.
Most Terrys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Terry?
More than half of living Terrys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Terry an old name?
Yes. Terry is older than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Terry will be 73 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Terry a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 80% of living Terrys are men, and 20% are women.
The women average 67 and the men 61.
Names the same age as Terry
NAME TWIN
Terry's name twin is Karen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Karen's age curve is the closest match to Terry's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Terry
How old is the average Terry?
The average Terry in the US is 62 years old. The median is 66, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Terry?
About 370,000 Terrys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 520,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Terry most popular?
In 1955, when about 21,000 baby boys were named Terry.
Is Terry a Boomer name?
Yes. About 60% of living Terrys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Terry a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 80% of living Terrys are men, and 20% are women. The women average 67 and the men 61.
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