Holding steady.
Popularity of Terrica since 1959
Babies named Terrica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 545 |
| 1990s | 441 |
| 2000s | 153 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terrica is a rare modern American name first recorded in 1959. It never entered the top 1000, peaking in 1988 but remaining stable in low usage. Its uncertain origin likely blends elements from names like Teresa and Erica. The name is given almost exclusively to girls and carries no specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Terrica appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1959. It may be formed from the popular name elements "Ter-" (as in Teresa or Terrence) and "-rica" (as in Erica or Jessica). The name never charted in the top 1000, indicating rare use, and has remained stable in low frequency since the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terri, Rica
Sibling names for Terrica
Names that share Terrica's style, for a brother or sister.
