Terice
Of unknown meaning and origin, potentially derived from Latin roots.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Terice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Terice today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terice births was 1971 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terice. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Terice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1971
6 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1971 SSA rank
#8,240
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Terice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terice from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terice 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 Terice 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 Terice
The name Terice is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "terikos," meaning "woven" or "embroidered." This connection to the art of weaving and textile craftsmanship suggests that the name may have initially been associated with those skilled in such crafts.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a minor goddess named Terice, who was believed to be the protector of weavers and embroiderers. Although her role was relatively obscure, her inclusion in the pantheon of deities highlights the significance of textile arts in ancient Greek culture and the potential influence on the name's origin.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Terice can be found in historical documents from the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a feminine name among the aristocracy and upper classes. One notable figure from this era was Terice of Constantinople, a noblewoman and patron of the arts who lived in the 11th century. Her patronage of artists and poets contributed significantly to the cultural renaissance of the Byzantine Empire during that time.
As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various phonetic and spelling variations. In some Eastern European countries, such as Romania and Bulgaria, the name was adapted as "Tereza" or "Tereza," while in certain Slavic languages, it took the form of "Terezija" or "Tereziya."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Terice or its variations. For example, Terice of Aragon (1109-1164) was a Spanish noblewoman and influential figure in the court of King Alfonso VII. In the Renaissance era, Terice Orsini (1542-1618) was an Italian aristocrat and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and intellectuals.
Another prominent figure was Terice de Navarre (1603-1686), a French noblewoman and writer who was renowned for her literary salons and influential friendships with prominent philosophers and intellectuals of the time.
In more recent centuries, Terice Humboldt (1767-1835) was a German naturalist and explorer who made significant contributions to the fields of geography, ethnography, and natural history.
While the name Terice may not be as common in modern times, its rich history and associations with cultural traditions, artistic patronage, and intellectual pursuits make it a unique and fascinating choice for those seeking a name with depth and character.
People
Terice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terice 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
Terice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terice 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Terice a common name?
We classify Terice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terice most popular?
The single biggest year for Terice was 1971, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terice is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Terice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Terice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Terice 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.
Is Terice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Terice in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Terice can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Terice?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.