Tierra
Tierra is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Earth, land, soil.
Origin and history
Tierra is a feminine name derived directly from the Spanish word for 'earth', 'land', or 'soil'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward nature-inspired and modern vocabulary names. While its usage has declined since its peak in the 1980s and 1990s, it remains a distinct choice.
Popularity in the United States
14,941 babies in the United States have been named Tierra since 1880. It ranks #1280 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1957.
States where it is most popular
- IL (8.4 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- FL (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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 189 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,198 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,174 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,606 |
| 2010-2019 | 609 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Famous people named Tierra
- Tierra Ruffin-Pratt: Athlete, Basketball player
- Tierra Whack: Musician, Rapper
Fun facts
- Tierra adopted the Spanish noun for 'earth' into the English baby naming lexicon.
- The name saw its highest US chart positions in the late 1980s and 1990s.