Terrie
Meaning
a modern respelling of Terry, a pet form of Theresa, a name of disputed origin, possibly tied to the Greek island Thera
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Terrie peaked in the 1940s and the 1970s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Terrie
Most people given the name Terrie in the United States were born between 1950 and 1979. The Terrie you meet today is most often in her 50s or 60s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Terrie deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Terrie truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Terrie fits with your family’s names and surname.
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