Terrica
From the Latin terra meaning "earth", suggesting an earthy or natural quality.
Name Census estimates that about 1,333 living Americans carry the first name Terrica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Terrica today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terrica births was 1990 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terrica. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 257,130 Americans
Peak year
1990
68 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,972
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Terrica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terrica from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 545 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terrica 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 Terrica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Terricas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Terrica, while North Carolina, Illinois, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 51 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Terrica
The name Terrica is a relatively modern name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. Its origins and meaning are somewhat obscure, as it does not appear to be derived from any particular language or culture. However, some name experts have speculated that it may be a combination of the Latin word "terra," meaning earth or land, and the suffix "-ica," which is commonly used in feminine names of Latin origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Terrica can be found in a birth record from the United States in the 1970s. However, the name did not gain significant popularity until the late 1990s and early 2000s, when it became more widely used as a unique and distinctive given name for girls.
While there are no known historical references or significant figures from ancient times associated with the name Terrica, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this name in more recent history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Terrica is Terrica Hendrix, an American actress and singer born in 1978, best known for her roles in television series such as "Moesha" and "The Game."
Another individual of note is Terrica Arnette, an American professional basketball player born in 1985, who played in the WNBA for teams such as the Connecticut Sun and the Atlanta Dream. Terrica Redfield Ganzie, an American entrepreneur and author born in 1976, is also known for her work in promoting financial literacy and empowerment for women.
In the world of music, Terrica Mosley, an American singer and songwriter born in 1984, has gained recognition for her work in the gospel and contemporary Christian music genres. Additionally, Terrica Drennan, an American track and field athlete born in 1985, has represented the United States in international competitions and won multiple medals in the long jump event.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Terrica throughout history, showcasing its relatively recent emergence as a given name. While its origins and meaning remain somewhat uncertain, the name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, as a unique and distinctive choice for baby girls.
People
Terrica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terrica 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
Terrica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terrica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,333 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terrica 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 257,130 US residents.
Is Terrica a common name?
We classify Terrica as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,406 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terrica most popular?
The single biggest year for Terrica was 1990, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terrica is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terrica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Terrica 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.