Total births
96
Girls' name · since 1953
Terita
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 96 babies named Terita, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 96
- total births
- 1953–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
96 girls have been named Terita since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Terita has been recorded 96 times among girls since 1953, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1982.
- 96 total births
- 1953–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
96 girls have been named Terita since 1953, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 96
- total births
- 1953–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Terita was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
9 babies were named Terita in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Terita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terita splits its recorded history at 1971: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1973 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terita at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Terita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1982
- Peak year (1973)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Terita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Terita's strongest decade.
41 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Terita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
31 births
- 1970s
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 41 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terita? ▼
96 babies have been named Terita since 1953. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1973 with 9 births.
When was Terita most popular? ▼
Terita was most popular in the 1970s decade with 41 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
How long has the name Terita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terita since 1953 -- 30 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Terita? ▼
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 Terita's data
- Terita's decade-level peak was the 1970s (41 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Terita
Nearby Names Like Terita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terita
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 Terita side by side: Terita vs Teresa Terita vs Terri Terita 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, 1953–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Terita: Baby Name Since 1953 - 96 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terita. 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 Terita 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.