Total births
1,148
Girls' name · since 1955
Terina
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 1,148 babies named Terina, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,148
- total births
- 1955–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1,148 girls have been named Terina since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Terina recorded 1,148 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2011.
- 1,148 total births
- 1955–2011 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,148 girls have been named Terina since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,148
- total births
- 1955–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Terina was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
67 babies were named Terina in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Terina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Terina's full recorded timeline at 1979, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1969 peak of 67 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Terina at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Terina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2011
- Peak year (1969)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Terina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Terina's strongest decade.
414 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Terina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 45
1950s
45 births
- 1960s
1960s
346 births
- 1970s
1970s
414 births
- 1980s
1980s
214 births
- 1990s 96
1990s
96 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 414 births (36% of all-time use).
How Terina 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 Terina's total volume
Terina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Terina by state
Where Terina concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 83 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 32 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 13 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Terina's total US births 7.2%
Even split
83 of 1,148 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terina? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 1,148 babies named Terina. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 67 births.
When was Terina most popular? ▼
Terina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 414 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Terina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terina are California (83 births), Michigan (32 births), Ohio (16 births).
How long has the name Terina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terina since 1955 -- 57 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Terina? ▼
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 Terina's data
- Terina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (414 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Terinas (83 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 Terina
Nearby Names Like Terina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terina
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 Terina side by side: Terina vs Teresa Terina vs Terri Terina 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, 1955–2011 (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. "Terina: Baby Name Since 1955 - 1,148 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terina. 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 Terina 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.