Terese Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Terese has Greek origins, meaning 'harvester'. It evolved from Teresa through various historical forms. The name is often associated with traits of grace and strength, with no significant biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Middle Ages due to the influence of Saint Teresa of Ávila.
The name Terese is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Terese has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Terese' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1953rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1664th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 715th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2801st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9427th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21851st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Terese' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Terese"
Pronunciation
/təˈreɪz/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Terese is derived from the Greek name 'Teresa', which is believed to be related to the Greek word 'therizo', meaning 'to harvest'.
Meaning
harvester
Language Evolution
Teresa, Terese, Teresia, Theresa
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of Saint Teresa of Ávila in the 16th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Teresa, Tessa, Teri, Tessie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Terese is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and strength.
Famous People
Saint Teresa of Ávila, Terese Marie Mailhot, Tereze Rousova
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Terese"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Terese"
"Terese" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1953rd of 9107 | 332 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1664th of 9204 | 425 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 715th of 12526 | 3,475 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1264th of 19264 | 1,424 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2801st of 27321 | 627 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9427th of 35406 | 173 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21851st of 30306 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Terese" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Terese" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
76.62% 1085th/1416 |
63.16% 871st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
75.55% 1168th/1546 |
55.33% 861st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.55% 480th/2227 |
25.14% 611th/2430 |
67.65% 1930th/2853 |
24.72% 686th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.35% 862nd/2937 |
36.20% 1261st/3483 |
77.32% 2720th/3518 |
33.93% 1372nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.49% 2266th/3685 |
70.15% 3139th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
54.03% 3413th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
92.47% 6901st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Terese"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Terese" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.