Teronda
An invented name with uncertain meaning, possibly derived from "terra" meaning earth.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Teronda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teronda today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teronda births was 1972 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teronda. 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 Teronda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1972
8 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1973 SSA rank
#9,672
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Teronda: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Teronda 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 Teronda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 19 | 19 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Teronda
Teronda is a name with a rich history that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. The name is derived from the Proto-Germanic root word "þeurandaz," which means "brave" or "courageous." This root word eventually evolved into the Old High German name "Theuraund" and later into the modern spelling of "Teronda."
The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of present-day Germany and the Netherlands. It was commonly used among the nobility and warrior classes, reflecting the name's strong connotations of bravery and valor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teronda can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a medieval German epic poem dating back to the 13th century. The poem mentions a character named Teronda, who was a loyal knight in the service of the legendary hero Siegfried.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Teronda. In the 10th century, Teronda of Saxony (c. 920 - 982) was a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in defending the Holy Roman Empire against Viking invasions.
During the Renaissance period, Teronda Alberti (1472 - 1537) was an Italian humanist and scholar known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Florence and Rome.
In the 17th century, Teronda van Leeuwenhoek (1632 - 1723) was a Dutch scientist and pioneer of microscopy. His groundbreaking work in observing and documenting microscopic organisms laid the foundation for modern microbiology.
In the world of literature, Teronda Shelley (1792 - 1822) was the wife of the renowned English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. She was an influential figure in the literary circles of her time and a supporter of her husband's literary endeavors.
More recently, Teronda Seymour (1924 - 2018) was an American civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the desegregation of public schools in the United States. She worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of race.
While the name Teronda has endured through the centuries, its usage has been relatively rare in modern times. However, its rich historical significance and connotations of bravery and courage continue to resonate, making it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name with a strong connection to the past.
People
Teronda + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teronda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teronda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teronda 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Teronda a common name?
We classify Teronda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teronda most popular?
The single biggest year for Teronda was 1972, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teronda is about 54 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 Teronda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teronda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teronda 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 Teronda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teronda 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 Teronda 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 people have the name Teronda?
See how many Americans are named Teronda on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.