Girl
Therese
harvester
About Therese
Timeless European sophistication defines this elegant choice that carries centuries of cultural heritage while remaining perfectly relevant today. The name possesses a refined quality that suggests intelligence, poise, and quiet strength—attributes many parents aspire to cultivate in their daughters. Its pronunciation flows smoothly in multiple languages, making it ideal for internationally-minded families or those with multicultural backgrounds. Unlike many traditional names that feel weighed down by age, this one maintains freshness through its uncommon usage in contemporary settings. The subtle complexity of its spelling adds visual interest without creating confusion, striking an ideal balance between simplicity and substance. Parents who gravitate toward this name typically value intellectual depth, artistic sensibility, and enduring style over momentary trends. It connects seamlessly to both formal and casual nicknames, offering flexibility as personality emerges. The name carries itself with dignity at every age, never feeling too childish or prematurely mature.
Popularity of the Name Therese
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #543 | ||
| 1881 | #818 | ||
| 1882 | #893 | ||
| 1884 | #638 | ||
| 1885 | #625 | ||
| 1886 | #604 | ||
| 1887 | #853 | ||
| 1888 | #720 | ||
| 1889 | #835 | ||
| 1890 | #789 | ||
| 1891 | #557 | ||
| 1892 | #904 | ||
| 1893 | #657 | ||
| 1894 | #739 | ||
| 1895 | #519 | ||
| 1896 | #838 | ||
| 1897 | #614 | ||
| 1898 | #715 | ||
| 1899 | #678 | ||
| 1900 | #722 | ||
| 1902 | #753 | ||
| 1903 | #605 | ||
| 1904 | #556 | ||
| 1905 | #681 | ||
| 1906 | #676 | ||
| 1907 | #599 | ||
| 1908 | #721 | ||
| 1909 | #718 | ||
| 1910 | #636 | ||
| 1911 | #721 | ||
| 1912 | #703 | ||
| 1913 | #603 | ||
| 1914 | #565 | ||
| 1915 | #610 | ||
| 1916 | #629 | ||
| 1917 | #648 | ||
| 1918 | #624 | ||
| 1919 | #636 | ||
| 1920 | #654 | ||
| 1921 | #602 | ||
| 1922 | #600 | ||
| 1923 | #485 | ||
| 1924 | #406 | ||
| 1925 | #291 | ||
| 1926 | #227 | ||
| 1927 | #220 | ||
| 1928 | #226 | ||
| 1929 | #240 | ||
| 1930 | #260 | ||
| 1931 | #299 | ||
| 1932 | #322 | ||
| 1933 | #362 | ||
| 1934 | #405 | ||
| 1935 | #369 | ||
| 1936 | #395 | ||
| 1937 | #431 | ||
| 1938 | #435 | ||
| 1939 | #459 | ||
| 1940 | #455 | ||
| 1941 | #480 | ||
| 1942 | #469 | ||
| 1943 | #485 | ||
| 1944 | #457 | ||
| 1945 | #434 | ||
| 1946 | #407 | ||
| 1947 | #399 | ||
| 1948 | #355 | ||
| 1949 | #354 | ||
| 1950 | #325 | #247 | |
| 1951 | #321 | ||
| 1952 | #280 | #257 | |
| 1953 | #288 | ||
| 1954 | #284 | ||
| 1955 | #252 | #266 | |
| 1956 | #257 | #266 | |
| 1957 | #254 | #243 | |
| 1958 | #259 | #205 | |
| 1959 | #252 | #249 | |
| 1960 | #258 | #229 | |
| 1961 | #281 | #217 | |
| 1962 | #285 | #192 | |
| 1963 | #298 | #197 | |
| 1964 | #321 | #215 | #128 |
| 1965 | #337 | #348 | #98 |
| 1966 | #385 | #262 | #121 |
| 1967 | #452 | #145 | |
| 1968 | #476 | #303 | #144 |
| 1969 | #537 | #320 | #161 |
| 1970 | #582 | #332 | #139 |
| 1971 | #666 | #411 | #128 |
| 1972 | #790 | #407 | #147 |
| 1973 | #657 | #118 | |
| 1974 | #753 | #374 | #132 |
| 1975 | #799 | #389 | #144 |
| 1976 | #799 | #172 | |
| 1977 | #916 | #158 | |
| 1978 | #980 | #129 | |
| 1979 | #893 | #140 | |
| 1980 | #964 | #158 | |
| 1981 | #926 | #146 | |
| 1982 | #924 | #160 | |
| 1983 | #953 | #164 | |
| 1984 | #952 | #148 | |
| 1985 | #146 | ||
| 1986 | #182 | ||
| 1987 | #156 | ||
| 1988 | #184 | ||
| 1989 | #178 | ||
| 1990 | #193 | ||
| 1991 | #262 | ||
| 1992 | #227 | ||
| 1993 | #317 | ||
| 1994 | #226 | ||
| 1995 | #240 | ||
| 1996 | #353 | ||
| 1997 | #286 | ||
| 1998 | #419 | ||
| 1999 | #388 | ||
| 2000 | #461 | ||
| 2001 | #171 | ||
| 2002 | #237 | ||
| 2003 | #360 | ||
| 2004 | #572 | ||
| 2005 | #581 | ||
| 2006 | #753 | ||
| 2007 | #696 | ||
| 2009 | #731 | ||
| 2011 | #912 | ||
| 2012 | #876 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Therese
Names Similar to Therese
Nicknames for Therese
- Tess
- Terry
- Reese
- Tessa
- Teri
Famous People Named Therese
| Saint Thérèse of Lisieux | |
| Saint Teresa of Ávila | |
| Thérèse DePrez | film editor |
| Therese Johaug | Norwegian skier |
| Therese Rein | former First Lady of Australia |
| Therese Raquin | protagonist of Emile Zola's novel |
| Thérèse Liotard | French actress |
| Thérèse Coffey | British politician |
| Thérèse Dion | mother of Celine Dion |
| Therese Alshammar | Swedish swimmer |
| Thérèse Marthe Françoise Bournet | French WWII resistance member |
| Therese Malvar | Filipino actress |
| Therese Hargot | French author and psychologist |
| Therese Peltier | French inventor |
| Therese Tucker | American entrepreneur |
| Therese Giehse | German actress |
| Thérèse Clerc | French feminist |
| Therese Patricia Okoumou | activist |
Characters Named Therese
| Thérèse Defarge | A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens |
| Thérèse Belivet | Carol by Patricia Highsmith |
| Thérèse Dubuc | Les Belles-soeurs by Michel Tremblay |
| Thérèse Lafirme | At Fault by Kate Chopin |
| Thérèse Voïnov | Le Testament français by Andreï Makine |
| Thérèse Desqueyroux | Thérèse Desqueyroux by François Mauriac |
| Thérèse de La Porte | Thérèse Philosophe by Boyer d'Argens |
| Thérèse Marix | Thérèse Marix by Joris-Karl Huysmans |
| Thérèse Largeaud | Thérèse Largeaud by Jean-Yves Masson |
| Thérèse Vernier | Thérèse Vernier by René Boylesve |
| Thérèse MacAllister | Rumors by Anna Godbersen |
| Thérèse Duvet | Le Voyage de Thérèse by André Langevin |
| Thérèse de Marsan | La Femme de trente ans by Honoré de Balzac |
| Thérèse Lenoir | La Vie de Thérèse by Roland Dorgelès |
| Thérèse de Watteville | Thérèse Desqueyroux by Claude Miller |
| Thérèse Voise | Un jardin pour Thérèse by Brigitte Allègre |