Terrill comes from the Old English tradition, meaning Strong, stubborn; thunder ruler.
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How popular is Terrill?
1975peak year
Today, Terrill is a rare name in U.S. records with about 11 babies named Terrill each year. But it wasn't always this way. At its height in 1975, Terrill reached #756 nationally — 122 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s. Terrill's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 5,079 babies have been registered as Terrill since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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