Holding steady.
Popularity of Laresa since 1958
Babies named Laresa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laresa is a rare modern English name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1958. It never reached the top 1000, and its peak year was 1980, though data indicate it was still infrequently chosen even then. Its trajectory has been stable, suggesting consistent but extremely low usage. The name is likely a blend of the fashionable prefix La- with the name Teresa, a pattern common in the mid-20th century. Because of its rarity, Laresa has no recorded top states and does not appear in major reference works on etymology. It remains a unique choice for parents seeking a name that sounds familiar but is seldom encountered.
Laresa first appeared in U.S. records in 1958, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix La- (as in Latoya, Latisha) with the name Teresa or the suffix -esa. It has never been common and shows no clear derivation from an earlier language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lara, Resa, Larie
Sibling names for Laresa
Names that share Laresa's style, for a brother or sister.
