How old is someone named Terra?
The average Terra is 40 years old.
Half of all living Terras are between 32 and 50.
When was Terra popular?
Terra peaked in 1980 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 74 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 81 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 365 | 290 |
| 1960s | 613 | 540 |
| 1970s | 4,766 | 4,500 |
| 1980s | 4,641 | 4,500 |
| 1990s | 2,437 | 2,400 |
| 2000s | 1,163 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 886 | 880 |
| 2020s | 482 | 480 |
How many Terras are still alive?
About 15,000 Terras are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Terra since 1940.
Nearly every Terra ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Terra?
About two in five living Terras are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 36%
- Millennial 39%
- Gen Z 13%
- Gen Alpha 7%
Is Terra an old name?
Somewhat. Terra is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Terra will be 59 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Terra a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Terras are women.
Names the same age as Terra
NAME TWIN
Terra's name twin is Hollie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hollie's age curve is the closest match to Terra's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Tera (44)
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Questions about the name Terra
How old is the average Terra?
The average Terra in the US is 40 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Terra?
About 15,000 Terras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1940.
When was the name Terra most popular?
In 1980, when about 600 baby girls were named Terra.
Is Terra a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 39% of living Terras, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this