Terri
Terri is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Harvester or reaper.
Origin and history
Terri is a diminutive of Teresa, which is traditionally thought to mean 'harvester' or 'reaper' from Greek origin. The name reached peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a familiar traditional choice, though its usage for newborn girls has declined significantly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
146,113 babies in the United States have been named Terri since 1880. It ranks #276 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1928.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- MI (5.3 %)
- PA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,153 |
| 1950-1960 | 46,431 |
| 1960-1970 | 63,741 |
| 1970-1980 | 19,600 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,726 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,631 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,008 |
| 2010-2019 | 430 |
| 2020-2029 | 173 |
Famous people named Terri
- Terri Irwin: naturalist, conservationist
- Terri Clark: singer, songwriter
- Terri Sewell: politician, lawyer
Fun facts
- Terri was especially popular in the United States between the 1950s and 1970s before dropping in usage.
- It frequently alternates in spelling with Terry, Terri, and Terri-ann, among other variations.