Therese Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationteh-REZ / təˈrɛz

Greek; French; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'harvester'; French: 'to reap'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Therese has roots in the Greek word 'therizo', meaning 'to harvest'. It gained popularity in France and other French-speaking regions, particularly due to the influence of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a prominent figure in Catholicism. The name has been used in various cultures and has several variants across languages.

Trend Summary

The name Therese has seen fluctuating popularity, with periods of increased usage in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

TeresitaTamsinTaliaTessaThaddeusTobiahTaryn

Variants

  • Terese
  • Teresita

International Variants

  • Teresa (Spanish)
  • Thérèse (French)
  • Terese (Swedish)
  • Teresa (Italian)
  • Teresa (Portuguese)

Famous people named Therese

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Fictional characters named Therese

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Sibling Suggestions

TheronTheodoreTobiasTannerTristan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Therese was first seen in the United States in 1931. Therese has ranked as high as #857 nationally, which occurred in 1931, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Therese has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Therese

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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