Terra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTER-uh / /ˈtɛrə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: earth; English: land
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Terra is derived from the Latin word for 'earth' or 'land.' In Roman mythology, Terra was the goddess of the earth, often associated with fertility and agriculture. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a nature-inspired name.
Trend Summary
The name Terra has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Terra
- Tera
International Variants
- Terra (Italian)
- Terre (French)
Famous people named Terra
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Terra was first seen in the United States in 1940. Terra has ranked as high as #610 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Terra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Terra (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 46 |
| 1957 | 54 |
| 1958 | 45 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 51 |
| 1962 | 51 |
| 1963 | 72 |
| 1964 | 74 |
| 1965 | 59 |
| 1966 | 69 |
| 1967 | 64 |
| 1968 | 67 |
| 1969 | 75 |
| 1970 | 277 |
| 1971 | 395 |
| 1972 | 488 |
| 1973 | 469 |
| 1974 | 518 |
| 1975 | 527 |
| 1976 | 486 |
| 1977 | 543 |
| 1978 | 509 |
| 1979 | 554 |
| 1980 | 604 |
| 1981 | 483 |
| 1982 | 522 |
| 1983 | 510 |
| 1984 | 518 |
| 1985 | 469 |
| 1986 | 414 |
| 1987 | 365 |
| 1988 | 380 |
| 1989 | 371 |
| 1990 | 355 |
| 1991 | 304 |
| 1992 | 284 |
| 1993 | 264 |
| 1994 | 253 |
| 1995 | 233 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 175 |
| 1998 | 175 |
| 1999 | 190 |
| 2000 | 162 |
| 2001 | 118 |
| 2002 | 137 |
| 2003 | 131 |
| 2004 | 101 |
| 2005 | 128 |
| 2006 | 96 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 99 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 80 |
| 2011 | 88 |
| 2012 | 102 |
| 2013 | 84 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 81 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 81 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 87 |
| 2023 | 90 |
| 2024 | 70 |