Terese
Terese is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To harvest, or belonging to the island of Therasia.
Origin and history
Terese is a variant of Theresa, which is derived from the Greek name Thereseia, likely referencing the island of Therasia or meaning 'harvester.' While historically popular in Catholic communities due to various saints, it remains a rare and understated alternative to Teresa or Theresa in the United States. Today, it is an uncommon classic name given to a small number of girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
6,503 babies in the United States have been named Terese since 1880. It ranks #2108 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2093.
States where it is most popular
- IL (17.1 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- CA (13.9 %)
- MI (10 %)
- WI (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 248 |
| 1930-1940 | 226 |
| 1940-1950 | 364 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,080 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,822 |
| 1970-1980 | 696 |
| 1980-1990 | 496 |
| 1990-2000 | 263 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 8 |
Famous people named Terese
- Terese Svoboda: Author, Poet
Nicknames
Teri, Tess, Rese
Fun facts
- Terese serves as a simplified Scandinavian and French-influenced spelling of the classic name Theresa.
- Etymologists often trace the root back to the Greek island of Therasia in the Aegean Sea.