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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Theresa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Thera|Therese
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Theresa

tuh-REE-suh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1499
↑↑ Surging
#1499
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 26
Peak rank
#1408 in 2020
5yr change
+197 ranks
Birth frequency
4.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1499 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Theresa

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1499

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+197 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Theresa is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ClassicReligiousGreek Origin3-syllableFeminineVintageChristian SaintPre-peakFormalTimeless
Character
compassionate heartsteadfast gracethoughtful wisdomnurturing spiritquiet strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Theresas

compassionatedevotedhumbleresilientselfless
STRONG
High confidence

Theresa is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1499 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +197 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1499 · rare
Theresa at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'therizo' meaning 'to harvest', or from Latin 'Theresia'. Associated with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Saint Teresa of Ávila, prominent Christian figures.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Medieval Christian
Peak rank:#1408 in 2020
5yr change:+197 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Theresa May
British Prime Minister
Similar Sound
TeresaThereseTereseTarissaTeressaTerisa
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Theresa illustration
Name Intelligence
Theresa · Overview
Summary

Theresa is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1499 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Theresa scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 197 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Religious · Romantic character
Theresa carries a warm, gentle, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Theresa is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
theresa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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