Terran
Terran is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Earthman, belonger to the earth, or land.
Origin and history
Terran is a modern English name derived from the Latin root 'terra,' meaning earth or land. It gained some usage in the late 20th century, often appealing to parents looking for an earth-inspired or distinctive surname-style name. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon but steadily used.
Popularity in the United States
1,536 babies in the United States have been named Terran since 1880. It ranks #3209 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.7 %)
- TX (26.8 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IN (6.1 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 41 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 231 |
| 1990-2000 | 373 |
| 2000-2010 | 352 |
| 2010-2019 | 289 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin word 'terra,' which translates to earth, soil, or land.
- The term 'Terran' is widely used in science fiction literature and video games to denote inhabitants of planet Earth.