Terance Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Roman/Celtic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Terance is a variant spelling of the name Terrence, which has Roman and possibly Celtic origins.
Meaning of the Name Terance
Terance is a variant spelling of the name Terrence, which has origins in ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin name Terentius, which was a Roman family name. Terrence is often associated with strength, courage, and perseverance. The name Terance can also be potentially derived from the Celtic name Terence, which means 'tender' or 'gracious'.
Popularity of the Name Terance
The popularity for the name Terance peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 76 births, which ranked number 3,136 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Terance had the most male births in 1991 with 76, which ranked number 1,281 out of 9,647 male names. The number of births for the name Terance has declined sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 5 births, a decline of -72.22%. Among males, Terance has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 5 births, a decline of -72.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Terance
- 20 Year Trend of Terance: -76.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Terance: -72.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Terance: -72.22%
Popularity of Terance by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Terance. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Terance in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Terance is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Terance
- Total Births of Terance: 4 (-12.02%)
- Male Births of Terance: 4 (-12.02%)
Given the downward trend of Terance over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -12.02% decrease in total births, for a total of 4 births in 2024. Male births for Terance have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 4 male births in 2024, a decrease of -12.02%.