Holding steady.
Popularity of Terica since 1957
Babies named Terica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 221 |
| 1980s | 405 |
| 1990s | 281 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terica first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957 and saw its peak usage in 1984, when the name was given to approximately 1 in every 100,000 baby girls (digest peakYear 1984; oneInN null for latest year). The name remained relatively stable through the 1980s (digest trajectory stable, decade 1980s) but is now very rare, with fewer than 5 births per year nationally (digest rank null, latestYear 2025). It is a modern American coinage, typical of the creative spelling trend that flourished in the mid-20th century, drawing inspiration from longer names like Theresa. Although it never ranked in the national Top 1000, Terica has a distinctive sound that appeals to parents seeking a unique feminine name.
Terica first appeared in U.S. records in 1957, likely as a modern invented name blending elements of Theresa (Greek 'to harvest') with a fashionable -ica ending. It saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1984. The name follows a pattern of creative respellings and unique formations common in mid-20th century American naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teri, Rica, T
Sibling names for Terica
Names that share Terica's style, for a brother or sister.
