Teresa
Female name · ↓ Falling
167,772
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
#838
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Teresa
Teresa is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 167,772 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,283 births |
| 1890s | 1,790 births |
| 1900s | 1,876 births |
| 1910s | 2,691 births |
| 1920s | 3,879 births |
| 1930s | 3,266 births |
| 1940s | 7,871 births |
| 1950s | 45,659 births |
| 1960s | 59,690 births |
| 1970s | 22,101 births |
| 1980s | 9,053 births |
| 1990s | 4,624 births |
| 2000s | 2,521 births |
| 2010s | 1,104 births |
| 2020s | 364 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teresa?
Teresa has been given to 167,772 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 7,467 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #838.
Is Teresa a boy or girl name?
Teresa is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Teresa most popular?
Teresa was most popular in 1960, when 7,467 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Teresa?
Teresa first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).