Terrie is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the Latin word "terra," which means "earth." This name gained popularity during the mid-20th century as parents began choosing less traditional names for their children. It is often used as both a feminine and masculine name, though it is more commonly associated with females. Terrie is typically pronounced /TERR-ee/, with the stress on the first syllable. There are no recorded variations of this name in other languages, and it is not associated with any specific cultural or religious significance beyond its earthly derivation. In popular culture, notable individuals named Terrie include American actress Terrie Snell and Australian cricketer Terry Alderman, who was often referred to as "Terrie.
The name Terrie experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1950s to early 1960s, with a high of 19 births in 1961. However, it declined sharply thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1967 onwards, and only five years (1983, 1985, 1998) recording more than five births each after 1977. The total number of babies named Terrie over the reported period is 338.