At a glance
- In short
- Terald is a unique and distinctive name for boys with English roots, pronounced as TEH-ruhld.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1981 (#4,961)
- Babies in 1981
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,986 in 1966
- First recorded
- 1947
Meaning of Terald
Terald is a unique and distinctive name for boys with a rich history. The name Terald originated in England and has English roots. Teraldo is a variation of the name Terald. Although not very common, Terald has been used as a name for baby boys in the United States since at least the 1940s. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains an intriguing choice for parents looking for something uncommon yet meaningful for their little one.
How to pronounce Terald
English
- Pronounced TEH-ruhld /tərəld/
Popularity of Terald in the U.S.
Terald was last recorded in the U.S. in 1981, ranked #4,961 with 7 babies. It peaked at #2,986 in 1966. It first appears in the records in 1947.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1947–1981 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7 | 4,961 | ▼ 21 |
| 1980 | 7 | 4,940 | back (not recorded in 1971–1979) |
| 1970 | 5 | 4,724 | ▼ 789 |
| 1969 | 6 | 3,935 | back (not recorded in 1967–1968) |
| 1966 | 8 | 2,986 | back (not recorded in 1962–1965) |
| 1961 | 5 | 4,066 | back (not recorded in 1958–1960) |
| 1957 | 6 | 3,552 | back (not recorded in 1956) |
| 1955 | 5 | 3,886 | back (not recorded in 1951–1954) |
| 1950 | 6 | 3,329 | back (not recorded in 1948–1949) |
| 1947 | 7 | 3,096 | new |