How Many People Are Named Terese?

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

Terese
Very Rare
Old French

Terese is a rare, feminine name with roots in Old French, meaning 'noble'. Only 1 in 64,263 Americans are named Terese, making it very uncommon. The majority of people named Terese are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1957.

~102
Living in US
1 in 3,249,503
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Gracious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,135
Worldwide Bearers
#33,870
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
238
🇨🇦 Canada
157
🇨🇲 Cameroon
136
🇫🇮 Finland
114
🇳🇿 New Zealand
112
🇿🇦 South Africa
76
🇵🇭 Philippines
68
🇳🇱 Netherlands
34
🇮🇪 Ireland
33
🇱🇹 Lithuania
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,135 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
192
Would be under 30 (3%)
1,872
Would be 30–60 (29%)
4,438
Would be over 60 (68%)

All 6,502 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
5

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

📜 Terese Through the Generations

Terese has been a name that has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. Born out of the elegance of Old French, it reached its zenith in 1957 with 268 births. Today, the name is held by 5,135 individuals in the United States, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while Terese remains a cherished name among older generations, its usage is slowly declining, positioning it as a classic name with a touch of modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 642
New York 549
California 522
Michigan 377
Wisconsin 324
Minnesota 307
Ohio 262
Pennsylvania 216
Massachusetts 187
New Jersey 74

✨ Similar Names to Terese

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Terese's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Terese

How Many People Have the Name Terese?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 102 people in the United States currently share the name Terese. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,249,503 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Terese a Common or Rare Name?

Terese 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 Terese Mean?

Terese means "noble" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Terese in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Terese Most Popular?

The name Terese reached peak popularity in 1957, with 268 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Terese?

Approximately 102 people named Terese live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 102. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,249,503 Americans.

Is Terese a rare name?

Terese is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,249,503 Americans has this name.

What does the name Terese mean?

Terese means "noble" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Terese more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Terese are male and 100% are female.

When was Terese most popular?

Terese peaked in 1957 with 268 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US102
All-Time Births102
1 in X1 in 3,249,503
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1957
World Rank#33,870
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.