Therese

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Harvester; To Gather

Background: The name Therese originates from the French name 'Thérèse,' which may be derived from the Greek word 'therizein,' meaning 'to harvest' or 'to gather.' Additionally, it has connections to the Latin 'Teresa,' further emphasizing the theme of gathering.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#729
Total births
35,512
Most popular decade
1950s (27,999 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+256 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.0% male 100.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1931
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,763
Peak year
1931
Peak year births
5
Peak rank
#3,763
Most recent year
1931
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#3,763

Female

First year
1880
First year births
11
First year rank
#518
Peak year
1959
Peak year births
1,211
Peak rank
#252
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
85
Recent rank
#2,212

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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