Theressa
girl nameTheressa entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #983 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#983
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1108 |
| 1890s | #1281 |
| 1900s | #1374 |
| 1910s | #1767 |
| 1920s | #1814 |
| 1930s | #1845 |
| 1940s | #2091 |
| 1950s | #1600 |
| 1960s | #1858 |
| 1970s | #3850 |
| 1980s | #6204 |
| 1990s | #9101 |
| 2000s | #12866 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Theressa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Theressa alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Theressa in 2025?
- Theressa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Theressa most popular?
- Theressa peaked in 1899, reaching #983 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Theressa with classmates?
- Theressa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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