Therese
Every Therese since 1880 — 35,595 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Therese
Therese is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,324 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 35,595 American babies have been named Therese. Its peak came in 1959, when 1,211 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Therese stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Therese year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #2,324 | — | — |
| 2024 | 87 | #2,197 | — | — |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,513 | — | — |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,603 | — | — |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,108 | — | — |
| 2020 | 54 | #3,011 | — | — |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,498 | — | — |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,582 | — | — |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,739 | — | — |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,382 | — | — |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,807 | — | — |
| 2014 | 73 | #2,494 | — | — |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,310 | — | — |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,265 | — | — |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,450 | — | — |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,612 | — | — |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,507 | — | — |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,440 | — | — |
| 2007 | 71 | #2,615 | — | — |
| 2006 | 73 | #2,537 | — | — |
| 2005 | 91 | #2,072 | — | — |
| 2004 | 79 | #2,239 | — | — |
| 2003 | 71 | #2,366 | — | — |
| 2002 | 96 | #1,865 | — | — |
| 2001 | 118 | #1,584 | — | — |
| 2000 | 92 | #1,866 | — | — |
| 1995 | 109 | #1,473 | — | — |
| 1990 | 116 | #1,371 | — | — |
| 1985 | 152 | #1,006 | — | — |
| 1980 | 154 | #964 | — | — |
| 1975 | 174 | #799 | — | — |
| 1970 | 304 | #582 | — | — |
| 1965 | 721 | #337 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,197 | #258 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1,078 | #252 | — | — |
| 1950 | 555 | #325 | — | — |
| 1945 | 273 | #434 | — | — |
| 1940 | 217 | #455 | — | — |
| 1935 | 295 | #369 | — | — |
| 1930 | 576 | #260 | — | — |
| 1925 | 533 | #291 | — | — |
| 1920 | 123 | #654 | — | — |
| 1915 | 115 | #610 | — | — |
| 1910 | 45 | #636 | — | — |
| 1905 | 28 | #681 | — | — |
| 1900 | 26 | #722 | — | — |
| 1895 | 33 | #519 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #789 | — | — |
| 1885 | 13 | #625 | — | — |
| 1880 | 11 | #543 | — | — |
Famous people named Therese
- Therese Neumann Religious figure · 1898–1962
- Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen Companion · 1792–1854
- Therese Johaug Skier · b. 1988
- Therese Alshammar Swimmer · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Therese in 2025?
Therese ranked #2,324 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Therese?
35,595 babies have been named Therese in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Therese most popular?
Therese peaked in 1959, when 1,211 newborns received the name.
Is Therese a boy or girl name?
Therese is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Therese rising or falling?
Therese is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Therese?
Well-known people named Therese include Therese Neumann (religious figure), Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (companion), Therese Johaug (skier).