Terri is a gender-neutral given name of American origin. It is often used as a diminutive or shortened form of other names such as Teresa, Terrence, or Terry.
The name Terri does not have a specific meaning attached to it, but it can be associated with the meanings of its longer forms:
* Teresa, which means "harvester" in Latin and is derived from the word "teres," meaning "solid."
* Terrence, which means "from the land of Terry" or "of Terence's family" in Latin. The name Terence was originally a Roman family name that referred to someone who came from the Etruscan city of Tarquinii.
The use of Terri as an independent given name became popular during the mid-20th century, particularly in North America. It gained popularity alongside other shortenings and diminutives like Terry, which have been used since the 19th century.
Today, Terri continues to be a widely recognized and used name around the world, often preferred for its simplicity and unisex nature. It is also sometimes chosen as a middle name or given as a nickname alongside longer names.
The name Terri has seen a varied number of births each year in the United States since 1946. The highest peak was reached in 1957 with 30 births, followed by 1958 with 34 births and 1964 with 40 births. However, it is important to note that the overall trend shows a decline in the popularity of this name over time.
In the recent years, between 2001 and 2008, there were only 6 births each year on average. This indicates that while Terri was once a popular choice for parents, its usage has significantly decreased in recent times.
Nevertheless, it's worth noting that even with the decline in popularity, Terri is still being chosen as a name for newborns in the United States, albeit at a much lower rate than it used to be. As of 2008, the total number of births with the name Terri since 1946 stands at 914.