Holding steady.
Popularity of Terre since 1942
Babies named Terre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 105 | 12 |
| 1950s | 354 | 39 |
| 1960s | 260 | 17 |
| 1970s | 93 | 14 |
| 1980s | 21 | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terre is a rare feminine name of French origin, directly derived from the word for 'earth'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1942 and saw its highest usage in 1956, when it reached its peak year. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, remaining uncommon. The name is a variant of Terra and may have appealed to parents drawn to nature-inspired names mid-century. Though it never ranked in the top 1000, its simplicity and direct meaning give it a distinctive charm.
Terre is a French word meaning 'earth' or 'land'. It has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the mid-20th century, likely as a feminine name, possibly inspired by the natural world or as a variant of Terra. Its usage peaked in 1956 but has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terry
Variants: Terra
Sibling names for Terre
Names that share Terre's style, for a brother or sister.
