Total births
367
Girls' name · since 1952
Terasa
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 367 babies named Terasa, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 367
- total births
- 1952–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
367 girls have been named Terasa since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Terasa has 367 recorded births among girls since 1952, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1998.
- 367 total births
- 1952–1998 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
367 girls have been named Terasa since 1952, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1998.
- 367
- total births
- 1952–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Terasa was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
22 babies were named Terasa in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Terasa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Terasa's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Terasa at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Terasa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1998
- Peak year (1970)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Terasa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Terasa's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Terasa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 45
1950s
45 births
- 1960s
1960s
116 births
- 1970s
1970s
151 births
- 1980s 44
1980s
44 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 151 births (41% of all-time use).
Terasa by state
Where Terasa concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Terasa's total US births 1.4%
Even split
5 of 367 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terasa? ▼
Terasa has been given to 367 babies in the U.S. since 1952, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1998. 22 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Terasa most popular? ▼
Terasa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Terasa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terasa are California (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Terasa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terasa since 1952 -- 47 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Terasa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teresa, Terri, Terry, Teri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Terasa's data
- Terasa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Terasas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Terasa
Nearby Names Like Terasa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terasa
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Terry Girl
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Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
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Compare Terasa side by side: Terasa vs Teresa Terasa vs Terri Terasa vs Terry
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Terasa: Baby Name Since 1952 - 367 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terasa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Terasa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.