Terrel comes from the Old English / Norman French tradition, meaning Strong, stubborn; thunder ruler.
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How popular is Terrel?
1989peak year
Terrel's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Terrel is a rare name in U.S. records with about 11 babies named Terrel each year. At its height in 1989, Terrel reached #1,091 nationally — 94 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1980s. In all, around 3,042 babies have been registered as Terrel since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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