Terise
A feminine name of French origin meaning "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Terise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Terise today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terise births was 1978 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terise. 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 Terise. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1978
7 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1978 SSA rank
#8,489
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Terise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terise 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 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Terise remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terise 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 Terise 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 Terise
The name Terise is believed to have originated from the Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "teresios," which means "to harvest" or "to gather." This connection to the agricultural cycle suggests that the name may have been associated with fertility, abundance, and the blessings of a bountiful harvest.
In the ancient Greek mythological tales, there are references to a minor goddess named Terese, who was believed to protect crops and ensure a plentiful yield. While her significance in the pantheon of Greek deities was relatively minor, her presence in these stories highlights the cultural significance of the name and its ties to the agrarian way of life that was central to ancient Greek society.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Terise can be traced back to inscriptions and records from the 5th century BCE in the Greek city-states. One notable individual bearing this name was Terise of Corinth, a renowned philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE and was known for her teachings on ethics and virtue.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Terise continued to be used, albeit more sparingly, in various parts of the Mediterranean region. One notable figure from this period was Terise of Byzantium, a skilled artisan and mosaicist who created stunning works of art that adorned the walls of churches and palaces in the Byzantine Empire during the 11th century.
In the Renaissance era, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the intellectual and artistic circles of Italy. Terise Boccaccio, a 14th-century poet and writer from Florence, was widely celebrated for her lyrical works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Another influential figure was Terise Vecellio, a 16th-century Venetian painter who was renowned for her vibrant, naturalistic portraits of the aristocracy and her innovative use of light and color. Her works are considered among the masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance and can be found in prestigious art collections around the world.
During the Age of Enlightenment, the name Terise was associated with the intellectual and scientific pursuits of the time. Terise Galvani, an 18th-century Italian physicist and philosopher, made significant contributions to the study of electricity and the understanding of animal electricity, which laid the foundations for the development of modern electrophysiology.
While the name Terise may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy that spans centuries and cultures, reflecting the diverse tapestry of human experience and the enduring influence of the ancient Greek civilization.
People
Terise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terise 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
Terise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terise 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Terise a common name?
We classify Terise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terise most popular?
The single biggest year for Terise was 1978, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terise is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Terise 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.
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.