Teresa
girl name#908 in 2025Teresa entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #18 in 1961, ranks #908 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#908
rank today
#18
peak (1961)
291
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #223 |
| 1890s | #212 |
| 1900s | #233 |
| 1910s | #240 |
| 1920s | #213 |
| 1930s | #225 |
| 1940s | #166 |
| 1950s | #40 |
| 1960s | #24 |
| 1970s | #59 |
| 1980s | #129 |
| 1990s | #250 |
| 2000s | #467 |
| 2010s | #683 |
| 2020s | #840 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Teresa has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 347,000 people named Teresa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Teresa alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Teresa in 2025?
- Teresa ranks #908 among US girl names in 2025, with 291 babies given the name.
- When was the name Teresa most popular?
- Teresa peaked in 1961, reaching #18 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Teresa with classmates?
- Teresa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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