Total births
92
Girls' name · since 1950
Terrea
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 92 babies named Terrea, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 92
- total births
- 1950–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
92 girls have been named Terrea since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Terrea recorded 92 times among girls since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1993.
- 92 total births
- 1950–1993 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
92 girls have been named Terrea since 1950, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1993.
- 92
- total births
- 1950–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Terrea was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
10 babies were named Terrea in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Terrea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terrea splits its recorded history at 1960: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1956 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terrea at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Terrea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1993
- Peak year (1956)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Terrea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Terrea's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Terrea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
46 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 46 births (50% of all-time use).
Terrea by state
Where Terrea concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 15.2% |
California share of Terrea's total US births 15.2%
14 of 92 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrea? ▼
Terrea has been given to 92 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1993. 10 babies were born in 1956, its single highest year.
When was Terrea most popular? ▼
Terrea was most popular in the 1950s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Terrea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terrea are California (14 births).
How long has the name Terrea been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terrea since 1950 -- 44 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Terrea? ▼
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 Terrea's data
- Terrea's decade-level peak was the 1950s (46 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Terreas (14 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 Terrea
Nearby Names Like Terrea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrea
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 Terrea side by side: Terrea vs Teresa Terrea vs Terri Terrea 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, 1950–1993 (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. "Terrea: Baby Name Since 1950 - 92 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrea. 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 Terrea 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.