Therese
Meaning: Harvester, summer, to reap
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #272
Total births: 1,149
History: Therese peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The name carries Catholic heritage. Therese represents the significant Catholic-Australian naming tradition.
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| Current rank (1968) | #98 |
| Babies named Therese in 1968 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,149 |
| Peak year | 1962 (117 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #73 |
| Years in records | 1956–1968 (12 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Therese
What does the name Therese mean?
Therese means “Harvester, summer, to reap” from Spanish/Portuguese/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Therese?
Therese has Spanish/Portuguese/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Harvester, summer, to reap”.
How popular is Therese in Australia?
Therese ranked #98 in Australia in 1968 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Therese most popular?
Therese peaked in 1962 with 117 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Therese a boy or girl name?
Therese is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Thereses in registered births are female.
Is the name Therese rising or falling in popularity?
Therese has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #77 in 1963 to #98 in 1968.
How long has Therese been recorded in Australia?
Therese appears in birth records in Australia across 12 years — from 1956 through 1968.