Everything about the name THERES

Meaning, origin, history

Theresa is a female given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word "theresia," which means "to harvest" or "to gather." The name Theresa was popularized by Saint Teresa of Ávila, a Spanish nun and theologian who lived during the 16th century. She was known for her mystical experiences and writings on prayer and spirituality, which contributed to her canonization in 1622. Today, Theresa is a popular name around the world, particularly among Catholic families who admire Saint Teresa's devotion and contributions to the Church.

See also

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Popularity of the name THERES since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Statistics on the Given Name "Therese" in the United States:

Over a span of two decades, from 1955 to 1970, the name Theres(e) saw varying levels of popularity among parents choosing names for their newborn daughters in the United States. The peak year was 1957 with 7 births recorded, indicating that this particular year was when this name had its highest popularity during this period.

Following the peak year, there was a slight decrease in popularity as evidenced by the statistics from 1958 where only 5 births were recorded. This trend continued into the subsequent decade with another 5 births registered in 1970, suggesting that the name Theres(e) remained relatively stable in its usage during these years.

In total, over this 16-year span (from 1955 to 1970), there were 23 recorded births with the name Theres(e). This data reflects a consistent yet modest usage of this given name across these decades.