Terra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Terra' originates from Latin, meaning 'earth' or 'land'. It has evolved through several languages and is associated with themes of nature and stability. It does not have a biblical background. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly within environmental contexts. Variants include Terri and Terry. Overall, Terra is viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Terra is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Terra has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling 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, 'Terra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5791st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1753rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 531st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 585th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1637th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2191st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Terra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Terra"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Terra' comes from the Latin word for 'earth' or 'land'. It has been used in various contexts to refer to soil or the planet itself.
Meaning
earth, land
Language Evolution
Terra (Latin), Terre (Old French), Terra (Italian), Tierra (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the context of environmentalism and nature-related themes.
Variants & Derivatives
Terri, Terraza, Terry
Modern Popularity & Image
The name is perceived positively, often associated with nature, stability, and groundedness.
Famous People
Terra Naomi (singer-songwriter), Terra Jolé (television personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terra"
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 "Terra"
"Terra" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5791st of 9204 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1753rd of 12526 | 690 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 531st of 19264 | 5,704 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 585th of 27321 | 5,929 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1637th of 35406 | 1,973 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2191st of 30306 | 1,022 |
Regional Popularity of "Terra" 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 "Terra" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
66.32% 1477th/2227 |
- |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
53.87% 1495th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.61% 429th/2937 |
24.46% 852nd/3483 |
14.72% 518th/3518 |
11.89% 481st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.37% 456th/3685 |
24.65% 1103rd/4475 |
11.24% 584th/5194 |
8.71% 550th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.99% 1466th/4582 |
64.41% 3326th/5164 |
23.05% 1686th/7313 |
23.38% 1745th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.37% 2166th/3984 |
- |
36.48% 2489th/6822 |
31.50% 1977th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Terra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Terra" 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.