Terrianna
A feminine name derived from the Latin "terra" meaning earth.
Name Census estimates that about 380 living Americans carry the first name Terrianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Terrianna today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terrianna births was 2003 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terrianna. 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
380
~ 1 in 901,985 Americans
Peak year
2003
24 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,093
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Terrianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terrianna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 174 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terrianna 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 Terrianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Terriannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Terrianna, while Mississippi, Florida, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Terrianna
The name Terrianna is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century. It appears to be a feminine combination of the word "terra" meaning earth or land, and the suffix "-anna" which is commonly used in feminine names.
While the origin of the name is not rooted in any specific language or cultural tradition, its components can be traced back to Latin and Greek roots. The word "terra" is derived from the Latin word for earth or land, while the suffix "-anna" has its origins in the Greek name "Anna" which means grace or favor.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Terrianna, as it is a relatively modern coinage. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Terrianna is Terrianna Shattel, an American artist and sculptor born in 1957. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.
Another notable Terrianna is Terrianna Bradley, an American actress and model born in 1985. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular sitcom "Reba" and the movie "The Longest Yard."
Terrianna Buckley is an American author and poet born in 1972. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.
Terrianna Smothers, born in 1988, is an American basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Los Angeles Sparks and the Chicago Sky.
Finally, Terrianna Mansfield, born in 1981, is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the genre of contemporary Christian music.
While the name Terrianna is not deeply rooted in history or cultural traditions, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, and has been borne by a handful of notable individuals across various fields.
People
Terrianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terrianna 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
Terrianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terrianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 380 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terrianna 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 901,985 US residents.
Is Terrianna a common name?
We classify Terrianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 387 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terrianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Terrianna was 2003, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terrianna is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terrianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Terrianna 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.