Tierra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tierra originates from the Spanish word for 'earth' and has its roots in the Latin 'terra'. It evolved from Latin to Spanish and reflects themes of nature and groundedness. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, often associated with a unique and earthy image. It has no biblical relevance but is embraced in modern naming trends.
The name Tierra is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Tierra has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tierra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7383rd out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3988th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 413th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 861st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3791st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tierra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tierra"
Pronunciation
/tiˈɛrə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Tierra comes from the Spanish word for 'earth' or 'land'. It is derived from the Latin word 'terra', which also means 'earth'.
Meaning
earth, land
Language Evolution
Terra (Latin), Tierra (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Tierra gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend towards nature-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Tierrah, Tiara
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tierra is viewed as a unique and nature-inspired name, often associated with a grounded and earthy personality.
Famous People
Tierra Whack, an American rapper and singer, Tierra del Fuego, a name used in various contexts, including geography
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tierra"
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 "Tierra"
"Tierra" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7383rd of 16616 | 70 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3988th of 19264 | 246 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 413th of 27321 | 9,508 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 861st of 35406 | 4,677 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3791st of 30306 | 482 |
Regional Popularity of "Tierra" 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) |
- | - |
45.40% 2358th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tierra" by Generation for Female 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) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
- |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
90.38% 3655th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.01% 332nd/3685 |
12.85% 575th/4475 |
5.81% 302nd/5194 |
11.86% 749th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.42% 798th/4582 |
23.78% 1228th/5164 |
9.37% 685th/7313 |
16.92% 1263rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
82.61% 3291st/3984 |
- |
56.39% 3847th/6822 |
64.52% 4049th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tierra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tierra" 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.