How Many People Are Named Terrace?

Complete statistics for the name Terrace: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Terrace
Very Rare
English place name

Terrace means 'raised walkway' and is rarely heard today. Only 721 people named Terrace live in the US, making up just 1 in 457,472 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1974 with 29 births.

~185
Living in US
1 in 1,791,618
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Raised walkway
🌐
Origin
English place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Calm Grounded Secure
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

778
Worldwide Bearers
#294,181
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
573
🇧🇧 Barbados
66
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇳🇿 New Zealand
21
🇨🇳 China
7
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇬🇧 England
5
🇱🇷 Liberia
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
623 (86%)
♀ Female
99 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
69
Would be under 30 (8%)
539
Would be 30–60 (66%)
213
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 821 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Terrace Through the Generations

Terrace, a name rooted in its literal meaning of 'raised walkway', has seen a steady presence through the decades but remains very rare. With only 721 individuals bearing the name in the US today, it's clear that Terrace isn't a common choice for parents. Interestingly, the majority of those named Terrace are now middle-aged, with 66% falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a stable trend over time without significant fluctuations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Terrace

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Terrace's English place name roots

📄 About the Name Terrace

How Many People Have the Name Terrace?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 185 people in the United States currently share the name Terrace. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Terrace a Common or Rare Name?

Terrace is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Terrace Mean?

Terrace means "raised walkway" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Terrace in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Terrace Most Popular?

The name Terrace reached peak popularity in 1974, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Terrace?

Approximately 185 people named Terrace live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 185. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,791,618 Americans.

Is Terrace a rare name?

Terrace is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans has this name.

What does the name Terrace mean?

Terrace means "raised walkway" and comes from English place name origins.

Is Terrace more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Terrace are male and 14% are female.

When was Terrace most popular?

Terrace peaked in 1974 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US185
All-Time Births185
1 in X1 in 1,791,618
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1974
World Rank#294,181
Male %86%
Female %14%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.