Total births
28
Girls' name · since 1954
Terise
Terise has 28 recorded births since 1954 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 28
- total births
- 1954–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
28 girls have been named Terise since 1954, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Terise recorded 28 times among girls since 1954, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 1978.
- 28 total births
- 1954–1978 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 girls have been named Terise since 1954, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1978.
- 28
- total births
- 1954–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Terise was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Terise in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Terise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Terise's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Terise at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Terise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1978
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Terise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Terise's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Terise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 15 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terise? ▼
28 babies have been named Terise since 1954. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1978 with 7 births.
When was Terise most popular? ▼
Terise was most popular in the 1960s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Terise been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Terise since 1954 -- 25 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Terise? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teresa, Terri, Terry, Teri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Terise's data
- Terise's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1970s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Terise
Nearby Names Like Terise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Terise
Teresa Girl
#860 416,044 births
Terri Girl
#5039 146,113 births
Terry Girl
#9578 96,955 births
Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
19,729 births
Compare Terise side by side: Terise vs Teresa Terise vs Terri Terise vs Terry
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1954–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Terise: Baby Name Since 1954 - 28 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/terise. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Terise draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.