Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1991
Terrae
Terrae has 15 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 15
- total births
- 1991–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
15 girls have been named Terrae since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Terrae recorded 15 times among girls since 1991, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2018.
- 15 total births
- 1991–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Terrae since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 15
- total births
- 1991–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Terrae was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
5 babies were named Terrae in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Terrae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terrae splits its recorded history at 2000: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births).
Terrae at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Terrae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2018
- Peak year (1991)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Terrae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Terrae's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Terrae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrae? ▼
15 babies have been named Terrae since 1991. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1991 with 5 births.
When was Terrae most popular? ▼
Terrae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Terrae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terrae since 1991 -- 28 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Terrae? ▼
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 Terrae's data
- Terrae's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Terrae
Nearby Names Like Terrae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrae
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 Terrae side by side: Terrae vs Teresa Terrae vs Terri Terrae 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, 1991–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Terrae: Baby Name Since 1991 - 15 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrae. 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 Terrae 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.