Holding steady.
Popularity of Terrace since 1943
Babies named Terrace per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 35 |
| 1950s | 5 | 77 |
| 1960s | 61 | 108 |
| 1970s | 24 | 205 |
| 1980s | 0 | 154 |
| 1990s | 6 | 103 |
| 2000s | 6 | 21 |
| 2010s | 5 | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terrace is a rare English word name first recorded in 1943. It had its peak usage in 1975, but even then it never entered the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very low usage over time. Terrace belongs to a small group of place-inspired names, but it never gained the traction of similar names like Brooke or Lane. It remains a highly unusual choice, with no recorded births in the latest year (2025).
Terrace originates from the English word for a raised, level platform or a row of houses. It was first recorded as a given name in 1943 in the United States, likely as a modern coinage drawing on the appeal of nature- and place-related names. Its usage has been stable but rare, never entering the top 1000 names.
Sibling names for Terrace
Names that share Terrace's style, for a brother or sister.
