boy's name
Teruo
teh-ROO-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 274
Teruo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1935 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Teruo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1927, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Teruo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 183 |
| 1930s | 31 |
How Popular Is Teruo?
In 1935, Teruo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Teruo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Teruo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Teruo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Teruo
- Japanese teh-ROO-oh
Sibling Names for Teruo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Teruo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Teruo
How popular is the name Teruo?
In 1935, Teruo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Teruo a girl's or a boy's name?
Teruo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Teruo?
Teruo has 3 syllables.
When was Teruo most popular?
Teruo peaked in 1927, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.