Terriona
A feminine name of English origin, a blend of "terra" meaning earth and "ona" meaning gift.
Name Census estimates that about 380 living Americans carry the first name Terriona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Terriona today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terriona births was 2004 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terriona. 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
2004
26 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2020 SSA rank
#14,931
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Terriona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terriona 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 191 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
Terriona 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 Terriona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Terrionas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Terriona
The given name Terriona is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the Latin word "terra," meaning "earth" or "land." It is not a traditional name with deep historical roots, but rather a unique and creative combination of sounds and syllables.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Terriona can be found in a work of fiction from the early 20th century, where it was used as a character name. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until more recent times, particularly in certain regions and cultural communities.
Despite its relatively recent origin, the name Terriona has been adopted by a few notable individuals throughout the years. One such individual was Terriona Williams, an American artist and sculptor born in 1985, known for her vibrant and expressive works celebrating African-American culture and heritage.
Another notable bearer of the name was Terriona Jenkins, a British entrepreneur and business leader who founded a successful tech startup in the early 2000s. She was recognized for her innovative approach and contributions to the field of digital marketing.
In the realm of sports, Terriona Thompson was a professional basketball player from Canada who played in several international leagues during the late 2010s. Her athletic prowess and dedication to her craft made her a respected figure in the world of women's basketball.
Terriona Alvarez was a Mexican-American author and poet who published several critically acclaimed works exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. Her powerful and evocative writing earned her numerous literary awards and accolades throughout her career.
Lastly, Terriona Sinclair was a renowned environmental activist and conservationist from Australia, who dedicated her life to raising awareness about climate change and protecting vulnerable ecosystems. Her tireless efforts and passionate advocacy for environmental causes inspired many others to join the fight for a sustainable future.
While the name Terriona may not have a long and storied history, it has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, each leaving their unique mark on the world through their talents, contributions, and passions.
People
Terriona + 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
Terriona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terriona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 380 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terriona 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 Terriona a common name?
We classify Terriona 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, 386 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terriona most popular?
The single biggest year for Terriona was 2004, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terriona is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terriona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Terriona 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.