Terese

Terese is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Terese at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Terese

Terese belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Terese first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #571 in 1955, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6,502 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Terese in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#571 in 1955
Peak year
1957
Total since 1880
6,502

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Terese mean?

The meaning of Terese is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Terese a boy or girl name?

Terese is a girl name.

What origin is the name Terese?

Terese comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Terese?

Terese first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #571 in 1955, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].