Terrie
Terrie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Harvest or late summer, derived from the Greek name Theresa.
Origin and history
Terrie is a feminine given name, often originating as a variant or diminutive of Theresa, which comes from the Greek name Therasia. It saw its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
19,729 babies in the United States have been named Terrie since 1880. It ranks #1075 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.2 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (6 %)
- MI (6 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 134 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,644 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,162 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,475 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,174 |
| 1980-1990 | 725 |
| 1990-2000 | 272 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Terrie
- Terrie Hall: Advocate, Public Speaker
Fun facts
- Terrie gained significant traction in the U.S. between the 1950s and 1970s before declining in usage.
- It functions as a feminine spelling variant of Terry, which itself developed from Theresa or Terence.