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Terryn

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Pronounced TEH-rin /ˈtɛr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Terryn is a modern spelling in the Taryn/Erin family. Taryn was coined in the 1950s (reportedly by actor Tyrone Power for his daughter) and Erin is a poetic name for Ireland; neither route is settled for this spelling. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp respelling near Taryn and Erin (said 'TEH-rin'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Irish
MeaningTerryn is a modern spelling in the Taryn/Erin family. Taryn was coined in the 1950s (reportedly by actor Tyrone Power for his daughter) and Erin is a poetic name for Ireland; neither route is settled for this spelling. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13299 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 587

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219582024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Terryn is a modern spelling sitting between Taryn — coined in mid-century America — and Erin, the poetic Irish name for Ireland. Which one a family means is uncertain, which we note (said 'TEH-rin').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, crisp, and respelled.

Did you know? Taryn, the likely source of Terryn, is one of the few modern names with a known inventor — it was reportedly coined by the actor Tyrone Power for his daughter in the 1950s.
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Terryn — Spelling of Taryn/Erin; routes uncertain

Variations

TarynTerynTerrin

Nicknames

TerryRyn

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Taryn— the likely source name
Erin— the Irish name it echoes
Karyn— a like modern -yn spelling
Taylyn— shares the -yn ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terryn mean?

Terryn is a modern spelling of Taryn or Erin; no single meaning is settled. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Terryn?

It's said TEH-rin /ˈtɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Terryn a boy or girl name?

Terryn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Terryn?

Terryn is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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