Teryl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Teryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 234 babies have been named Teryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Teryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,687 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,687
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Teryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #66277.
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About the Name Teryl
Teryl is a boy name .
Is Teryl a boy or girl name? Teryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,687 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,277. Teryl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Teryl is currently ranked #20,687 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Teryl include Ter, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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