Total births
1,030
Girls' name · since 1946
Terisa
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 1,030 babies named Terisa, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,030
- total births
- 1946–2005
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Terisa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,030 have been recorded since 1946.
Social Security Administration records show Terisa recorded 1,030 times among girls since 1946, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2005.
- 1,030 total births
- 1946–2005 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,030 girls have been named Terisa since 1946, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2005.
- 1,030
- total births
- 1946–2005
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Terisa was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
50 babies were named Terisa in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Terisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terisa splits its recorded history at 1973: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1968 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terisa at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Terisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2005
- Peak year (1968)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Terisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Terisa's strongest decade.
369 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Terisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s
1950s
203 births
- 1960s
1960s
369 births
- 1970s
1970s
220 births
- 1980s 139
1980s
139 births
- 1990s 65
1990s
65 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 369 births (36% of all-time use).
How Terisa 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 Terisa's total volume
Terisa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Terisa by state
Where Terisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Terisa's total US births 6.0%
Even split
62 of 1,030 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terisa? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 1,030 babies named Terisa. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 50 births.
When was Terisa most popular? ▼
Terisa was most popular in the 1960s decade with 369 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Terisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terisa are California (62 births), Texas (26 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Terisa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terisa since 1946 -- 60 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Terisa? ▼
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 Terisa's data
- Terisa's decade-level peak was the 1960s (369 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Terisas (62 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 Terisa
Nearby Names Like Terisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terisa
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 Terisa side by side: Terisa vs Teresa Terisa vs Terri Terisa 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, 1946–2005 (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. "Terisa: Baby Name Since 1946 - 1,030 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terisa. 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 Terisa 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.