Terrie
Terrie was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked 269th; the most babies were born in 1961 (1,114). More babies were named Terrie in the 1960s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Terri) short form of Teresa (variant of Terry) · English, Greek
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 19611,114 babies
- Total since 1880
- 20,068babies recorded
What does the name Terrie mean?
Terrie is a spelling of Terri, pronounced the same way, so it shares Terri's meaning and origin.
Terri is a spelling of Terry used for girls, as a short form of Teresa (Theresa), as Wiktionary notes. Theresa is of uncertain origin; DMNES says it may come from Greek therizein 'to harvest', and it was spread by Saint Teresa of Ávila. Terri was very popular in the US in the 1950s and 1960s.
Theresa (Spanish / Greek, “origin uncertain”)
How sure is this? Uncertain. Short form of a name whose origin is uncertain.
Related names: Terry, Teresa, Theresa, Tessa.
See also: Greek names.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Terri', Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0; facts restated, no text reused)
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'Theresa', DMNES (Durham University)
Terrie popularity since 1880
A few boys are given the name too: 339 since 1941.
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | #16,811 | 6 |
| 2000 | #9,120 | 11 |
| 1990 | #2,794 | 42 |
| 1980 | #1,188 | 113 |
| 1970 | #495 | 405 |
| 1960 | #269 | 1,110 |
| 1950 | #450 | 321 |
| 1940 | #1,438 | 29 |
| 1930 | #3,032 | 10 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Terrie, counting every spelling?
Terrie is a spelling of Terri, a name family that had 26 girls in 2025 across its spellings. Together these spellings went to 26 girls in 2025.
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Terrie?
About 16,300 people born in the US named Terrie are alive today, with a median age of 65; half are between 59 and 70. That makes Terrie a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Terrie by state
How common Terrie was among girls born in each state in 1959–1963, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in Idaho (2.5×), Arkansas (2.2×), Oklahoma (2.1×), Utah (2.0×), South Carolina (1.8×). It is least common, relative to the national rate, in Connecticut, Rhode Island, North Dakota.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Terrie: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Terrie, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Terrie
What does Terrie mean?
Terrie is a spelling of Terri, usually explained as “short form of Teresa (variant of Terry)”, but this is uncertain. Certainty: uncertain.
How popular is the name Terrie?
Terrie was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked 269th; the most babies were born in 1961 (1,114). More babies were named Terrie in the 1960s than in any other decade.
Is Terrie a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Terrie in the US.
Where was Terrie most popular?
In 1959–1963, Terrie was most common in Idaho (1.34 per 1,000 girls), followed by Arkansas and Oklahoma.