Terease
A feminine name derived from the Greek name Theresa, meaning "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Terease. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Terease today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terease births was 1975 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terease. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Terease. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
1975
12 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,140
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Terease: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terease from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 33 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terease by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Terease during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Terease
The name Terease is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek name Theresia, which was derived from the Greek word "therizo," meaning "to harvest" or "to reap." This name gained popularity during the early Christian era and was often associated with the concept of reaping the rewards of a virtuous life.
Terease can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when it was recorded as the name of a Christian martyr, Saint Theresia, who lived in Rome during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution earned her a place in the annals of early Christian history.
In the Middle Ages, the name Terease gained widespread recognition due to the influential figure of Saint Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582), a Spanish mystic, writer, and reformer of the Carmelite Order. Her spiritual writings and teachings had a profound impact on the Catholic Church, and her name became closely associated with religious devotion and mysticism.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Terease can be found in the 12th century, when Terease of Portugal (1178-1250), a Benedictine nun and daughter of King Sancho I, lived a life dedicated to prayer and charitable works. Her piety and virtuous deeds earned her a reputation for holiness, and she was later canonized as a saint.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Terease, including:
1. Terease Depiero (1597-1670), an Italian mystic and founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
2. Terease Cabarrus (1773-1835), a French socialite and influential figure during the French Revolution.
3. Terease Bertinotti (1775-1854), an Italian writer and poet who challenged societal norms and advocated for women's rights.
4. Terease Prinzhorn (1888-1971), a German artist and painter known for her expressive works created while institutionalized in a psychiatric hospital.
5. Terease Stratas (1938-present), a Canadian soprano and one of the leading operatic voices of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Terease throughout history, each leaving their unique mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and social narratives.
People
Terease + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terease as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Terease: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terease?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terease going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Terease a common name?
We classify Terease as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terease most popular?
The single biggest year for Terease was 1975, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terease is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Terease in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Terease a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Terease in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Terease still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Terease in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Terease can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Terease?
Want to know how many people share the name Terease? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.