Terris
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-ihs ]
Terris is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,568 in the US, popular nicknames include Ter, Tey, and Terie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Terris is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHR-ihs.
Parents who love the name Terris often also consider Christiane, Raenelle, Sung .
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Historical Record
Terris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 138 babies have been named Terris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,568 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,568
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Terris is also used as a boy name, ranked #16196.
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About the Name Terris
Terris is a girl name .
Is Terris a boy or girl name? Terris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,568 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,196. Terris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Terris is currently ranked #36,568 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terris include Ter, Tey, Terie, and Terrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Terris include Terra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis