How Many People Are Named Tere?

Complete statistics for the name Tere: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tere
Very Rare
Estonian

Tere means 'peace' in Estonian, making it a rare gem among names. Only 348 people named Tere live in the US today, which means 1 in 947,449 Americans have this name. The majority of Tere's bearers are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.

~348
Living in US
1 in 947,429
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peace
🌐
Origin
Estonian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Harmonious
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,322
Worldwide Bearers
#45,720
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
4,156
🇺🇸 United States
2,697
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
1,245
🇪🇸 Spain
1,171
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,158
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
925
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
695
🇮🇩 Indonesia
437
🇮🇳 India
407
🇬🇹 Guatemala
393

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (2%)
♀ Female
343 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
51
Would be under 30 (13%)
138
Would be 30–60 (35%)
202
Would be over 60 (52%)

All 391 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tere Through the Generations

Tere's journey through the generations reflects its status as a very rare female name. With only 391 recorded births since 1880, it peaked in popularity in 1959 with just 24 births. Today, the average age of someone named Tere is 54, with a significant portion, 51 out of 348, under 30, but the majority, 202, are over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's stable yet increasingly rare, balancing classic charm with modern obscurity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tere's Estonian roots

📄 About the Name Tere

How Many People Have the Name Tere?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 348 people in the United States currently share the name Tere. That works out to roughly 1 in every 947,429 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tere a Common or Rare Name?

Tere is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tere Mean?

Tere means "peace" and comes from Estonian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tere in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Tere Most Popular?

The name Tere reached peak popularity in 1959, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tere?

Approximately 348 people named Tere live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 391. That works out to roughly 1 in 947,429 Americans.

Is Tere a rare name?

Tere is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 947,429 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tere mean?

Tere means "peace" and comes from Estonian origins.

Is Tere more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Tere are male and 98% are female.

When was Tere most popular?

Tere peaked in 1959 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US348
All-Time Births391
1 in X1 in 947,429
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1959
World Rank#45,720
Male %2%
Female %98%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.