Terra
Terra is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Earth or land.
Origin and history
Terra is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'earth' or 'land'. In Roman mythology, Terra (Terra Mater) was the personification of the Earth. While it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century in the United States, it remains a recognized nature-inspired classic.
Popularity in the United States
15,429 babies in the United States have been named Terra since 1880. It ranks #1254 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1619.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 81 |
| 1950-1960 | 365 |
| 1960-1970 | 613 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,766 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,636 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,437 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,163 |
| 2010-2019 | 886 |
| 2020-2029 | 482 |
Famous people named Terra
- Terra Jolé: Reality TV Star, Producer
- Terra Naomi: Musician, Singer-Songwriter
Fun facts
- Terra Mater ('Mother Earth') was the ancient Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Gaia.
- Terra is the official scientific Latin term used to designate the planet Earth.