Terran
Every Terran since 1945 — 2,102 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Terran
Terran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,105 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 2,102 American babies have been named Terran — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1985, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Terran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Terran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #6,105 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,217 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,473 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #6,121 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,916 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,262 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,888 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,677 | 36 | #3,232 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,208 | 18 | #5,277 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,453 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,801 | 30 | #3,675 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,340 | 29 | #3,682 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,566 | 31 | #3,487 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,851 | 32 | #3,441 |
| 2011 | — | — | 29 | #3,689 |
| 2010 | — | — | 33 | #3,368 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,585 | 31 | #3,540 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,026 | 26 | #4,025 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,462 | 39 | #3,019 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,207 | 42 | #2,781 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,916 | 29 | #3,443 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,675 | 41 | #2,634 |
| 2003 | 12 | #9,007 | 31 | #3,108 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,180 | 36 | #2,678 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,688 | 37 | #2,612 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,820 | 40 | #2,422 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,205 | 29 | #2,621 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,515 | 31 | #2,300 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,482 | 29 | #2,012 |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,013 | 13 | #3,412 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,904 | 12 | #3,223 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,223 | 8 | #3,805 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,466 | 5 | #4,373 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,728 |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Terran in 2025?
Terran ranked #6,105 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Terran?
2,102 babies have been named Terran in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Terran most popular?
Terran peaked in 1985, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Terran a boy or girl name?
Terran is used for both: about 27% of babies named Terran have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Terran rising or falling?
Terran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.