How Many People Are Named Terre?

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

Terre
Very Rare
French

Terre means 'earth' in French, making it a rare gem among names. Only 778 people named Terre live in the US today, which means 1 in 424,230 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Terre are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~196
Living in US
1 in 1,691,068
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Earth
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Grounded Natural Strong
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,743
Worldwide Bearers
#139,596
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,485
🇨🇩 DR Congo
103
🇵🇭 Philippines
28
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇮🇳 India
16
🇬🇧 England
9
🇨🇬 Congo
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇹🇬 Togo
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
77 (10%)
♀ Female
701 (90%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
7
Would be under 30 (1%)
226
Would be 30–60 (24%)
704
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 937 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
91

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

📜 Terre Through the Generations

Terre reached its peak popularity in 1956 with 60 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, 778 people named Terre call the US home, with 704 of them being over 60 years old. This significant age skew indicates that Terre is predominantly a name of the older generation, with only 7 individuals under 30. its rarity, Terre continues to be a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 34
Texas 31
Pennsylvania 8
Michigan 5
Missouri 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Terre's French roots

📄 About the Name Terre

How Many People Have the Name Terre?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 196 people in the United States currently share the name Terre. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,691,068 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Terre a Common or Rare Name?

Terre 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 Terre Mean?

Terre means "earth" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Terre in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.

When Was Terre Most Popular?

The name Terre reached peak popularity in 1956, with 60 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 Terre?

Approximately 196 people named Terre live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 196. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,691,068 Americans.

Is Terre a rare name?

Terre is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,691,068 Americans has this name.

What does the name Terre mean?

Terre means "earth" and comes from French origins.

Is Terre more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Terre are male and 90% are female.

When was Terre most popular?

Terre peaked in 1956 with 60 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 US196
All-Time Births196
1 in X1 in 1,691,068
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1956
World Rank#139,596
Male %10%
Female %90%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.