Teresa Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Teresa is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Teresa?
Teresa is spelled T-E-R-E-S-A. The name has 6 letters.
Teresa at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Teresa may derive from the Greek word “therizein,” meaning “to harvest” or “to reap.”
- Origin
- Teresa is commonly associated with European origins, particularly Spanish and Portuguese cultures, with possible derivation from Greek.
- Pronunciation
- te-REE-suh · 3 syllables
Teresa Popularity in 2025
Rank#908
Recorded Births291
- Girls usage fell 48 places to #908 and recorded 23 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Teresa Mean?
Teresa may derive from the Greek word “therizein,” meaning “to harvest” or “to reap.”
Origin: Teresa is commonly associated with European origins, particularly Spanish and Portuguese cultures, with possible derivation from Greek.
How Do You Pronounce Teresa?
Pronunciationte-REE-suh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Teresa?
- History
- The name Teresa has historical ties in Europe and is associated with notable figures such as Saint Teresa of Ávila from the 16th century.
Teresa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 291 | #908 |
| 2024 | Girls | 314 | #860 |
| 2023 | Girls | 322 | #843 |
| 2022 | Girls | 320 | #867 |
| 2021 | Girls | 342 | #815 |
| 2020 | Girls | 366 | #745 |
| 2019 | Girls | 349 | #794 |
| 2018 | Girls | 347 | #786 |
| 2017 | Girls | 397 | #722 |
| 2016 | Girls | 437 | #668 |
| 2015 | Girls | 429 | #664 |
| 2014 | Girls | 391 | #716 |
| 2013 | Girls | 437 | #647 |
| 2012 | Girls | 472 | #607 |
| 2011 | Girls | 544 | #533 |
| 2010 | Girls | 412 | #692 |
| 2009 | Girls | 453 | #653 |
| 2008 | Girls | 534 | #578 |
| 2007 | Girls | 563 | #546 |
| 2006 | Girls | 566 | #533 |
| 2005 | Girls | 672 | #453 |
| 2004 | Girls | 747 | #407 |
| 2003 | Girls | 704 | #427 |
| 2002 | Girls | 787 | #376 |
When Was Teresa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1961 · Girls
18,909 recorded births
National rank #18
1960 · Girls
18,839 recorded births
National rank #19
1962 · Girls
18,517 recorded births
National rank #18
1963 · Girls
17,965 recorded births
National rank #18
Where Teresa Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #494 | 20 |
| IA | #565 | 5 |
| MA | #624 | 8 |
| TX | #700 | 43 |
| MO | #728 | 7 |
| FL | #735 | 22 |
| AZ | #748 | 8 |
| SC | #773 | 5 |