Total births
570
Girls' name · since 1975
Terrika
570 babies named Terrika in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1988. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 570
- total births
- 1975–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
570 girls have been named Terrika since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Terrika has been recorded 570 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2005.
- 570 total births
- 1975–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
570 girls have been named Terrika since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 570
- total births
- 1975–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Terrika was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
39 babies were named Terrika in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Terrika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Terrika splits its recorded history at 1990: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Terrika at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Terrika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2005
- Peak year (1988)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Terrika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Terrika's strongest decade.
242 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Terrika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
242 births
- 1990s
1990s
218 births
- 2000s 59
2000s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 242 births (42% of all-time use).
How Terrika 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 Terrika's total volume
Terrika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Terrika by state
Where Terrika concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 35 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.9% |
Tennessee share of Terrika's total US births 6.1%
Even split
35 of 570 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrika? ▼
570 babies have been named Terrika since 1975. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1988 with 39 births.
When was Terrika most popular? ▼
Terrika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 242 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Terrika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terrika are Tennessee (35 births), Texas (11 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Terrika been used? ▼
Terrika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 31 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Terrika? ▼
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 Terrika's data
- Terrika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (242 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Terrikas (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Terrika
Nearby Names Like Terrika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrika
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 Terrika side by side: Terrika vs Teresa Terrika vs Terri Terrika vs Terry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1975–2005 (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. "Terrika: Baby Name Since 1975 - 570 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrika. 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 Terrika 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.