Teri
Teri is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Harvester or late summer, derived from Theresa.
Origin and history
Teri is a diminutive of Theresa, a name of Greek origin traditionally associated with the island of Therasia or the concept of harvesting. It enjoyed strong popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, though it is used much less frequently today.
Popularity in the United States
43,957 babies in the United States have been named Teri since 1880. It ranks #649 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2062.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- OH (6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 62 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,617 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,834 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,763 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,842 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,951 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,283 |
| 2000-2010 | 426 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Teri
- Teri Hatcher: Actress, Author
- Teri Garr: Actress, Comedian
- Teri Polo: Actress
Fun facts
- Teri evolved as a modern spelling variant of Terry, which originated as a diminutive of Theresa.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.