Terran
Meaningof the earth · English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,677 in 1992
15 babies were named Terran in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,720 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
US births per million boys, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Terran you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Terran, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Terran would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTerran first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #1,677. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTerran was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 49,020 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 113,636.
- TrendTerran has slipped 1,720 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Terran means “of the earth”.
About the name Terran
Terran is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “of the earth”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ran”. US birth records list Terran for boys from 1945 to 2025, in 65 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #1,677 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 502,513 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 93,110 girls |
| 1990s | 9.8 | 102,249 girls |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 170,648 girls |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 335,821 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.3 | 781,250 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 boys |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 440,529 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 123,305 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 80,064 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 52,110 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 56,721 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 65,020 boys |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 103,627 boys |
Other spellings of Terran
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Terran
What does the name Terran mean?
Terran means “of the earth” in English.
What is the origin of the name Terran?
Terran has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Terran a boy or girl name?
Terran is a boy name.
How popular is the name Terran?
Terran ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#1,677).