Terrylee is of American origin, derived from the combination of Teresa and Lee. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century as a unisex given name. The name Terrylee often signifies strength and adaptability, reflecting its root meanings: 'harvest' from Teresa, and 'clearing' or 'meadow' from Lee. Those named Terrylee may be seen as individuals who combine resilience with grace, much like the changing seasons in nature.
The name Terrylee was popular during the mid-20th century, with a spike in usage in 1955 when it peaked at ten births that year. Otherwise, its popularity remained steady, with five births each in 1947, 1948, 1961, and 1965. In total, there were thirty children named Terrylee born between 1947 and 1965.