Theressa

Girl name

Theressa has been given to 2,145 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1961.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,145

Peak year

1961 (60 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1886

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Theressa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Theresagirl

405,831 babies since 1880

Teressagirl

6,480 babies since 1880

Theresiagirl

2,016 babies since 1881

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FAQ

How popular is the name Theressa?

Theressa has been given to 2,145 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Theressa peak?

Theressa peaked in 1961, when 60 babies were given the name.

Is Theressa a girl or boy name?

Theressa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Theressa are girls).

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