Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaterra since 1981
Babies named Shaterra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaterra is a rare modern coinage that emerged in the early 1980s, first recorded in 1981. It peaked in popularity in 1992, reflecting the era's trend for original names built from syllables like Sha- and -terra. Despite its peak year, the name has never ranked in the top 1,000 nationally, indicating very low overall usage. Its trajectory is considered stable, with sporadic use in the decades since. The name's recent data from 2025 shows continued rare usage, preserving its distinctive and uncommon nature.
Shaterra likely emerged in the late 20th century as a creative name, combining the fashionable phonetic elements Sha- (seen in names like Shannon and Sharon) with -terra, reminiscent of Tierra or Terra. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and peaked in popularity in 1992, mirroring a trend for invented names with melodic, rhyming endings. Its use has remained stable but rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sha, Terra, Terri
Sibling names for Shaterra
Names that share Shaterra's style, for a brother or sister.
