Teri Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Teri originates from the Latin name Teresa, which conveys the meaning 'harvester'. It has evolved through various languages, including Spanish and Italian, before becoming a popular diminutive in English. Traits associated with the name include friendliness and warmth. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Teri is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Teri 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, 'Teri' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3294th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4832nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10966th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6965th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1369th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 235th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 285th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 705th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3337th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11008th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Teri' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Teri"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛri/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Teri is derived from the Latin name Teresa, which is believed to have roots in the Greek word 'thera', meaning 'harvester'.
Meaning
harvester
Language Evolution
Teresa (Spanish, Italian), Terese (Dutch), Teresa (Portuguese), Teri (English)
Historical Usage
The name Teri gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a diminutive form of Teresa.
Variants & Derivatives
Terry, Teresa, Tereza
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Teri is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Teri Hatcher - American actress, Teri Polo - American actress, Teri Garr - American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Teri"
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 "Teri"
"Teri" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3294th of 7552 | 117 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4832nd of 10718 | 72 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10966th of 16616 | 25 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6965th of 9107 | 17 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1369th of 9204 | 582 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 235th of 12526 | 23,227 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 285th of 19264 | 14,809 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 705th of 27321 | 4,490 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3337th of 35406 | 724 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11008th of 30306 | 101 |
Regional Popularity of "Teri" 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 "Teri" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
51.16% 791st/1546 |
70.24% 1093rd/1556 |
95.75% 2253rd/2353 |
38.40% 594th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.07% 202nd/2227 |
13.83% 336th/2430 |
12.02% 343rd/2853 |
5.26% 146th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
7.90% 232nd/2937 |
12.63% 440th/3483 |
9.12% 321st/3518 |
5.32% 215th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.47% 570th/3685 |
23.28% 1042nd/4475 |
12.38% 643rd/5194 |
13.49% 852nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
69.71% 3194th/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
47.00% 3437th/7313 |
53.40% 3985th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Teri"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Teri" 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.