Teresa
boy nameTeresa entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1052 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1052
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1920s | #3545 |
| 1930s | #2971 |
| 1940s | #2851 |
| 1950s | #1896 |
| 1960s | #1205 |
| 1970s | #2183 |
| 1980s | #3638 |
| 1990s | #7010 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Teresa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Teresa alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Teresa most popular?
- Teresa peaked in 1963, reaching #1052 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Teresa with classmates?
- Teresa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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