Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
Meaning: King of Nations, Ruler of the People
Pronunciation: Teh-ree, /ˈtɛri/, T EH R IY
Popularity Rank: #900
Derived from the Normandy French name Thierry which is from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'. Can also be a diminutive of Teresa or Teresa, meaning 'harvester' or 'summer'.
The name Terry is of English origin and means King of Nations, Ruler of the People, One who Aids or Assists, Polished, First of the People, Smooth. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Terry is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Teh-ree
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtɛri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T EH R IY
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Terry is recorded 69,979 times globally, ranking it as the 900th most common name worldwide.
Terry is most prevalent in United States of America, with 25,964 occurrences, making it the 203th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Terry is found among 1 in every 36 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #203 | 1 : 70 |
| United Kingdom | #155 | 1 : 36 |
| Italy | #507 | 1 : 150 |
| Canada | #151 | 1 : 117 |
| Hong Kong | #127 | 1 : 147 |
| South Africa | #983 | 1 : 1,056 |
| Malaysia | #748 | 1 : 1,121 |
| France | #1,479 | 1 : 909 |
| Ireland | #253 | 1 : 77 |
| Nigeria | #1,178 | 1 : 1,103 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Terry from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 19, 2024 05:19 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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