Total births
129
Girls' name · since 1982
Terrisha
Terrisha has 129 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 129
- total births
- 1982–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Terrisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 129 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Terrisha recorded 129 times among girls since 1982, 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 1982 to 1998.
- 129 total births
- 1982–1998 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
129 girls have been named Terrisha since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1998.
- 129
- total births
- 1982–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Terrisha was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
30 babies were named Terrisha in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Terrisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Terrisha's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Terrisha at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Terrisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–1998
- Peak year (1989)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Terrisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Terrisha's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Terrisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
53 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 76 births (59% of all-time use).
Terrisha by state
Where Terrisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 4.7% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 3.9% |
Texas share of Terrisha's total US births 4.7%
Even split
6 of 129 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terrisha? ▼
129 babies have been named Terrisha since 1982. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1989 with 30 births.
When was Terrisha most popular? ▼
Terrisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Terrisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Terrisha are Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Terrisha been used? ▼
Records for Terrisha go back to 1982, giving 17 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Terrisha? ▼
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 Terrisha's data
- Texas records the most Terrishas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Terrisha
Nearby Names Like Terrisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terrisha
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Terrie Girl
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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, 1982–1998 (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. "Terrisha: Baby Name Since 1982 - 129 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terrisha. 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 Terrisha 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.