Terrace
Terrace is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Raised level of earth; balcony or patio.
Origin and history
Terrace is a rare masculine given name of English origin, derived from the vocabulary word for a raised level space or balcony. It emerged occasionally as an alternative variant or misspelling of Terence/Terrance, as well as a direct topographical name. In the United States, it has historically seen very low usage and is currently unranked.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Terrace since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
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 | 35 |
| 1950-1960 | 77 |
| 1960-1970 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 205 |
| 1980-1990 | 154 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The word terrace derives from Old French and Latin roots referring to earth or mounds of earth.
- Terrace has fewer than 1,000 recorded male births in the official U.S. Social Security Administration index since 1880.