Total births
1,038
Girls' name · since 1957
Terica
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 1,038 babies named Terica, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,038
- total births
- 1957–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Terica sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,038 recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Terica recorded 1,038 times among girls since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2009.
- 1,038 total births
- 1957–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,038 girls have been named Terica since 1957, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,038
- total births
- 1957–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Terica was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
56 babies were named Terica in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Terica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Terica's full recorded timeline at 1986, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1957, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 56 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Terica at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Terica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2009
- Peak year (1984)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Terica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Terica's strongest decade.
405 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Terica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s
1970s
221 births
- 1980s
1980s
405 births
- 1990s
1990s
281 births
- 2000s 98
2000s
98 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 405 births (39% of all-time use).
How Terica compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Terica's total volume
Terica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Terica by state
Where Terica concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 65 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 47 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 22 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Terica's total US births 6.3%
Even split
65 of 1,038 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Terica appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terica? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 1,038 babies named Terica. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 56 births.
When was Terica most popular? ▼
Terica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 405 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Terica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terica are Georgia (65 births), Tennessee (47 births), Florida (22 births).
How long has the name Terica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terica since 1957 -- 53 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Terica? ▼
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 Terica's data
- Terica's decade-level peak was the 1980s (405 total births); usage has since declined to 98 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tericas (65 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Terica
Nearby Names Like Terica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terica
Teresa Girl
#860 416,044 births
Terri Girl
#5039 146,113 births
Terry Girl
#9578 96,955 births
Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
19,729 births
Compare Terica side by side: Terica vs Teresa Terica vs Terri Terica vs Terry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1957–2009 (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. "Terica: Baby Name Since 1957 - 1,038 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terica. 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 Terica 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.