Tersa

Girl name

Tersa has been given to 222 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It peaked in 1969.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

222

Peak year

1969 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1953

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tersa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Teresagirl

417,209 babies since 1880

Tessagirl

55,939 babies since 1891

Terragirl

15,434 babies since 1940

Teragirl

9,918 babies since 1885

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FAQ

How popular is the name Tersa?

Tersa has been given to 222 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tersa peak?

Tersa peaked in 1969, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Tersa a girl or boy name?

Tersa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tersa are girls).

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