The nameTerrie

Terrie is a pet form of Teresa or Terence, popular around 1960.

Meaning

Terrie comes from Teresa, of uncertain origin, or from Terence, from the Roman Terentius.

Origin

English.

History

In the United States Terrie reached 269th place for girls in 1960. In England and Wales its best rank for girls since 1996 is 1434th, in 1996.

Popularity of the name Terrie

Terrie in the United States

1961peak year (1,133 births)
20,066babies named Terrie in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Terrie was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 7,582 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Terrie. Its rise began around 1943, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Terrie in the United States were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Terrie mean?

Terrie comes from Teresa, of uncertain origin, or from Terence, from the Roman Terentius.

What is the origin of the name Terrie?

English.

Is Terrie a girl's or a boy's name?

Terrie is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.

What are the variants of the name Terrie?

Variants and related names of Terrie include Teresa, Theresa and Thérèse.