Tera
girl nameTera entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #449 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#449
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1047 |
| 1890s | #1458 |
| 1900s | #1557 |
| 1910s | #2965 |
| 1920s | #3291 |
| 1930s | #3522 |
| 1940s | #3183 |
| 1950s | #3073 |
| 1960s | #1619 |
| 1970s | #520 |
| 1980s | #608 |
| 1990s | #1441 |
| 2000s | #3002 |
| 2010s | #7529 |
| 2020s | #9048 |
Living bearers
About 9,200 people named Tera are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tera alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tera in 2025?
- Tera is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tera most popular?
- Tera peaked in 1974, reaching #449 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tera with classmates?
- Tera will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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