girl's name
Tersa
TUR-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 222
Tersa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 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 1969, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tersa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tersa?
In 1982, Tersa 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 Tersa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tersa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tersa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tersa
- English TUR-suh
Sibling Names for Tersa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tersa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tersa
How popular is the name Tersa?
In 1982, Tersa 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 Tersa a girl's or a boy's name?
Tersa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tersa?
Tersa has 2 syllables.
When was Tersa most popular?
Tersa peaked in 1969, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.