Total births
638
Girls' name · since 1970
Terika
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 638 babies named Terika, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 638
- total births
- 1970–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
638 girls have been named Terika since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Terika has been recorded 638 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2009.
- 638 total births
- 1970–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
638 girls have been named Terika since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 638
- total births
- 1970–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Terika was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
46 babies were named Terika in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Terika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terika splits its recorded history at 1988: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2009 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terika at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Terika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2009
- Peak year (1991)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Terika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Terika's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Terika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
127 births
- 1980s
1980s
263 births
- 1990s
1990s
207 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 263 births (41% of all-time use).
How Terika 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 Terika's total volume
Terika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Terika by state
Where Terika concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 21 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 14 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.9% |
Florida share of Terika's total US births 3.3%
Even split
21 of 638 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terika? ▼
638 babies have been named Terika since 1970. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1991 with 46 births.
When was Terika most popular? ▼
Terika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Terika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terika are Florida (21 births), Georgia (14 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Terika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terika since 1970 -- 40 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Terika? ▼
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 Terika's data
- Terika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Terikas (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Terika
Nearby Names Like Terika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terika
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 Terika side by side: Terika vs Teresa Terika vs Terri Terika 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, 1970–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Terika: Baby Name Since 1970 - 638 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terika. 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 Terika 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.