How Many People Are Named Theresa?
405,689
people in the United States are named Theresa
1 in 825 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#179
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1211%
Of US population
Peak Year
1961
11,990 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Pronunciation:
tə-REE-sə (English), tə-RAY-zə (English), te-RE-za (German)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the Spanish and Portuguese name Teresa. It was first recorded as Therasia, being borne by the Spanish wife of Saint Paulinus of Nola in the 4th century. The meaning is uncertain, but it could be derived from Greek θερος (theros) "summer", from Greek θεριζω (therizo) "to harvest", or from the name of the Greek island of Therasia (the western island of Santorini).... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 70.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
56,618
Pennsylvania
35,265
California
27,939
Illinois
22,631
Ohio
20,163
New Jersey
18,910
Michigan
18,380
Massachusetts
18,022
Texas
14,953
Wisconsin
9,080
💡 Fun Facts About "Theresa"
- 145 babies were named Theresa in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1961
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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