Terese Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationteh-REES / /təˈriːz/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'harvester'; Greek: 'to reap'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Terese is derived from the Latin name 'Teresa', which is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'therizo', meaning 'to reap' or 'harvest'. It has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Teresa of Ávila. The name has also been used in literature and art, symbolizing nurturing and growth.
Trend Summary
The name Terese has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Teresa
- Teresita
International Variants
- Teresa (Spanish)
- Terese (Norwegian)
- Teresa (Italian)
- Teresa (Portuguese)
- Terese (Swedish)
Famous people named Terese
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Terese was first seen in the United States in 1889. Terese has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, California, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Terese has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Terese (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 33 |
| 1926 | 41 |
| 1927 | 38 |
| 1928 | 41 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 24 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 42 |
| 1947 | 53 |
| 1948 | 61 |
| 1949 | 72 |
| 1950 | 98 |
| 1951 | 146 |
| 1952 | 158 |
| 1953 | 178 |
| 1954 | 233 |
| 1955 | 256 |
| 1956 | 257 |
| 1957 | 268 |
| 1958 | 228 |
| 1959 | 258 |
| 1960 | 242 |
| 1961 | 267 |
| 1962 | 236 |
| 1963 | 221 |
| 1964 | 201 |
| 1965 | 179 |
| 1966 | 141 |
| 1967 | 114 |
| 1968 | 106 |
| 1969 | 115 |
| 1970 | 115 |
| 1971 | 89 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1973 | 69 |
| 1974 | 59 |
| 1975 | 67 |
| 1976 | 67 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 73 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1982 | 56 |
| 1983 | 55 |
| 1984 | 66 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |