Tera Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tera originates from the Latin word 'terra', meaning earth or land. It evolved from the Latin 'terra' into the modern English form. The name conveys traits of strength and a connection to nature. It does not have significant biblical relevance. Tera gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine name.
The name Tera is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tera has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tera' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2667th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3834th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2475th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 626th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 791st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2850th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8483rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tera' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tera"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Tera is derived from the Latin word 'terra', meaning 'earth' or 'land'.
Meaning
Earth, land
Language Evolution
Terra (Latin), Tera (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Tera has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the 20th century, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Terra, Tera, Teri
Modern Popularity & Image
Tera is often perceived as a modern and nature-inspired name, associated with strength and stability.
Famous People
Tera Patrick (adult film actress and model), Tera Lynn Childs (author), Tera Wray (model and actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tera"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tera"
"Tera" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2667th of 9107 | 199 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3834th of 9204 | 103 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2475th of 12526 | 393 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 626th of 19264 | 4,219 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 791st of 27321 | 3,900 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2850th of 35406 | 905 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8483rd of 30306 | 152 |
Regional Popularity of "Tera" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tera" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
80.13% 2286th/2853 |
74.20% 2059th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.72% 491st/2937 |
30.06% 1047th/3483 |
18.19% 640th/3518 |
14.44% 584th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.50% 608th/3685 |
36.09% 1615th/4475 |
14.82% 770th/5194 |
12.57% 794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
72.61% 3327th/4582 |
- |
39.42% 2883rd/7313 |
40.51% 3023rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tera"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tera" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.