NAME PROFILE
Terisa
Derived from the Hebrew word for a fertile plain combined with the Welsh or English suffix meaning a lake; it represents an expansive, nurturing spirit with a calm and refreshing presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,030 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1968 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 1982 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 62%TX — 25%IL — 6%OH — 6%AK — 0%
Notable People
Sharolyn Scott (Olympic Hurdler) · Sharolyn Johnston (Professional High Jumper) · Sharolyn Rosier (Musical Theater Performer) · Sharolyn Brown (Contemporary Author) · Sharolyn Swenson (Educational Researcher)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShariSherryLyn
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