Terriann
A feminine name meaning "from the fertile earth".
Name Census estimates that about 423 living Americans carry the first name Terriann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Terriann today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terriann births was 1968 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terriann. 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
423
~ 1 in 810,294 Americans
Peak year
1968
28 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
2013 SSA rank
#19,048
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Terriann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terriann from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 198 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terriann 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 Terriann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Terrianns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Terriann
The name Terriann is a relatively modern given name that does not have a definitive origin or etymology. It appears to be a combination of the English words "Terri" and "Ann," which may be a portmanteau or a variant spelling of more common names like Terri and Anne.
One possible explanation is that Terriann is a feminized form of the male name Terrance, which is derived from the Latin name Tertius, meaning "third." However, this connection is tenuous, and there is no clear evidence that Terriann was intentionally derived from Terrance or has any direct ties to the Latin root.
Another theory suggests that Terriann is a blend of the names Teresa and Anne, both of which have Christian origins and are commonly used in various cultures. Teresa is derived from the Greek name Thēresia, which means "harvester," while Anne is a variation of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
Despite its uncertain origin, the name Terriann has been recorded in historical records and used by notable individuals throughout the years. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Terriann Humphrey, an American actress and model born in 1954, who appeared in various television shows and films in the 1970s and 1980s.
Another notable Terriann is Terriann Fergerson, an American former professional basketball player born in 1971, who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the Detroit Shock and the Orlando Miracle in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
In the literary world, Terriann Walling is an American author and poet born in 1941, known for her works exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and personal growth. Her published works include "The Gathering Place" and "Breathing Room."
Terriann Bunton, born in 1957, is a Canadian author and illustrator of children's books, including "The Sock Monkey Principle" and "The Sock Monkey Awakening." Her works often feature whimsical characters and imaginative storytelling.
Lastly, Terriann Crawford is an American singer and songwriter born in 1963, known for her contributions to the contemporary Christian music scene. She has released several albums and has been nominated for various awards within the genre.
While the name Terriann may not have a rich historical background or deep cultural roots, it has been embraced by individuals across different fields and professions, each leaving their unique mark and contributing to the name's legacy in their own way.
People
Terriann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terriann 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
Terriann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terriann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 423 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terriann 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 810,294 US residents.
Is Terriann a common name?
We classify Terriann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 505 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terriann most popular?
The single biggest year for Terriann was 1968, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terriann is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terriann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Terriann 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.