Teirra
A feminine name of disputed origin, possibly relating to "earth" or "terra".
Name Census estimates that about 375 living Americans carry the first name Teirra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teirra today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teirra births was 1989 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teirra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
375
~ 1 in 914,012 Americans
Peak year
1989
28 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2013 SSA rank
#19,040
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Teirra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teirra from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 184 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teirra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Teirra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teirra
The name Teirra is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, where it is derived from the word "terra," which means "earth" or "land." It is likely that the name was initially used as a reference to the physical world and the natural environment.
In ancient Roman times, the name Teirra may have been associated with deities or mythological figures related to the earth or agriculture. Some scholars suggest that it could have been used as a name for a goddess or a personification of the earth itself, similar to the Greek concept of Gaia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Teirra is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as written records from ancient times can be fragmentary or subject to interpretation. However, some historical references to names with similar spellings or meanings can be found in various texts and inscriptions from the Roman period.
One notable figure in history who bore a name closely related to Teirra was Terentia, the wife of the famous Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC). Terentia was a woman of considerable influence and played a significant role in Roman politics during her lifetime.
Another individual worth mentioning is Terentia Flavola, a Roman woman who lived during the 2nd century AD. She was known for her philanthropic work and for founding a charitable organization that provided aid to the poor and underprivileged in ancient Rome.
In the Middle Ages, the name Teirra or variations of it may have been used in certain regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Roman influence. However, records from this period are scarce, and the name does not appear to have been widely popular during this time.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Terentia Isidora Ferrer (1490 - 1555) was a Spanish writer and humanist who was celebrated for her literary works and her advocacy for women's education.
In more recent history, the name Teirra has gained some popularity, particularly in certain parts of the world. One notable person who bore this name was Teirra Chee (born in 1994), a Canadian singer and songwriter of Indigenous descent who gained recognition for her musical contributions to the television series "Mohawk Girls."
It is worth noting that while the name Teirra has a rich historical background, its usage and popularity have fluctuated over time and across different regions and cultures. The name's connection to the earth and nature may have contributed to its enduring appeal, even as its prevalence has varied throughout history.
People
Teirra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teirra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teirra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teirra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 375 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teirra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 914,012 US residents.
Is Teirra a common name?
We classify Teirra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 389 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teirra most popular?
The single biggest year for Teirra was 1989, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teirra is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teirra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teirra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.