Terah
girl nameTerah entered the US charts in 1955, peaked at #1700 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1955–2025
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rank today
#1700
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5153 |
| 1960s | #6111 |
| 1970s | #2982 |
| 1980s | #2263 |
| 1990s | #4136 |
| 2000s | #7117 |
| 2010s | #12099 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Terah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Terah alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Terah in 2025?
- Terah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Terah most popular?
- Terah peaked in 1983, reaching #1700 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Terah with classmates?
- Terah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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