Tierra
Every Tierra since 1964 — 15,011 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tierra
Tierra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,703 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 15,011 American babies have been named Tierra. Its peak came in 1993, when 826 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tierra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tierra 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 | 22 | #5,703 | — | — |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,656 | — | — |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,143 | — | — |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,292 | — | — |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,224 | — | — |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,654 | — | — |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,781 | — | — |
| 2018 | 46 | #3,435 | — | — |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,473 | — | — |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,898 | — | — |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,999 | — | — |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,268 | — | — |
| 2013 | 76 | #2,404 | — | — |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,627 | — | — |
| 2011 | 80 | #2,344 | — | — |
| 2010 | 99 | #2,026 | — | — |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,060 | — | — |
| 2008 | 156 | #1,503 | — | — |
| 2007 | 200 | #1,243 | — | — |
| 2006 | 218 | #1,135 | — | — |
| 2005 | 219 | #1,092 | — | — |
| 2004 | 217 | #1,066 | — | — |
| 2003 | 268 | #892 | — | — |
| 2002 | 348 | #714 | — | — |
| 2001 | 392 | #645 | — | — |
| 2000 | 488 | #534 | — | — |
| 1995 | 750 | #351 | — | — |
| 1990 | 756 | #353 | 11 | #4,960 |
| 1985 | 459 | #464 | — | — |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,388 | — | — |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,934 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,379 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tierra in 2025?
Tierra ranked #5,703 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tierra?
15,011 babies have been named Tierra in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tierra most popular?
Tierra peaked in 1993, when 826 newborns received the name.
Is Tierra a boy or girl name?
Tierra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tierra rising or falling?
Tierra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.