girl's name
Terressa
tuh-RES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 401
Terressa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1960, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Terressa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 144 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Terressa?
In 1994, Terressa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Terressa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Terressa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Terressa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Terressa
- English tuh-RES-uh
Sibling Names for Terressa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Terressa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Terressa
How popular is the name Terressa?
In 1994, Terressa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Terressa a girl's or a boy's name?
Terressa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Terressa?
Terressa has 3 syllables.
When was Terressa most popular?
Terressa peaked in 1960, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.