Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1955
Theres
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Theres, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1955–1970
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Theres is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 23 have been recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Theres recorded 23 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1970.
- 23 total births
- 1955–1970 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Theres since 1955, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1970.
- 23
- total births
- 1955–1970
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Theres was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
7 babies were named Theres in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Theres's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Theres's full recorded timeline at 1958, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1958, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1957 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Theres at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Theres popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1970
- Peak year (1957)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Theres by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Theres's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Theres births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
18 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 18 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theres? ▼
23 babies have been named Theres since 1955. It was last recorded in 1970. The peak year was 1957 with 7 births.
When was Theres most popular? ▼
Theres was most popular in the 1950s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Theres been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Theres since 1955 -- 16 years through the most recent 1970 data.
What names are similar to Theres? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theresa, Thelma, Therese, Thea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Theres's data
- Theres's decade-level peak was the 1950s (18 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Theres
Nearby Names Like Theres
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theres
Theresa Girl
#1492 404,613 births
Thelma Girl
#4299 225,460 births
Therese Girl
#2180 35,590 births
Thea Girl
#349 20,113 births
Theodora Girl
#811 12,654 births
Compare Theres side by side: Theres vs Theresa Theres vs Thelma Theres vs Therese
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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, 1955–1970 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Theres: Baby Name Since 1955 - 23 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theres. 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 Theres 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.