Terra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Terra means 'earth' in Latin.
Meaning of the Name Terra
The name Terra is of Latin origin and means 'earth'. It is derived from the Latin word 'terra', which translates to 'earth' or 'land'. Terra can also be associated with the Roman goddess of the earth. The name Terra evokes a sense of groundedness, nature, and connection to the earth.
Popularity of the Name Terra
The popularity for the name Terra peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 604 births, which ranked number 694 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Terra had the most female births in 1980 with 604, which ranked number 379 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1984 with 5, which ranked number 6,313 out of 7,337 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Terra has declined over the last ten years from 102 births to 87 births, a decline of -14.71%. Among females, Terra has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 102 births to 87 births, a decline of -14.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Terra
- 20 Year Trend of Terra: -36.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Terra: -14.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Terra: -14.71%
Popularity of Terra by State
Among females, Terra was most popular in Western states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Terra. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2189 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Terra
- Total Births of Terra: 86 (-1.58%)
- Female Births of Terra: 86 (-1.58%)
Given the downward trend of Terra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.58% decrease in total births, for a total of 86 births in 2024. For Females, births for Terra have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 86 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.58%.