Total births
1,059
Girls' name · since 1952
Terria
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 1,059 babies named Terria, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,059
- total births
- 1952–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Terria sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,059 recorded since 1952.
Terria has 1,059 recorded births among girls since 1952, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2015.
- 1,059 total births
- 1952–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,059 girls have been named Terria since 1952, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,059
- total births
- 1952–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Terria was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
32 babies were named Terria in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Terria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terria splits its recorded history at 1982: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2003 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terria at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Terria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2015
- Peak year (1987)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Terria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Terria's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Terria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
117 births
- 1960s
1960s
125 births
- 1970s
1970s
225 births
- 1980s
1980s
251 births
- 1990s
1990s
218 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 251 births (24% of all-time use).
How Terria 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 Terria's total volume
Terria vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Terria by state
Where Terria concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Florida share of Terria's total US births 1.4%
Even split
15 of 1,059 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terria? ▼
1,059 babies have been named Terria since 1952. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1987 with 32 births.
When was Terria most popular? ▼
Terria was most popular in the 1980s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Terria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terria are Florida (15 births), Georgia (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Terria been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terria since 1952 -- 64 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Terria? ▼
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 Terria's data
- Terria's decade-level peak was the 1980s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Terrias (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Terria
Nearby Names Like Terria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terria
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Terry Girl
#9578 96,955 births
Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
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Compare Terria side by side: Terria vs Teresa Terria vs Terri Terria vs Terry
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1952–2015 (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. "Terria: Baby Name Since 1952 - 1,059 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terria. 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 Terria 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 June 2026.