Terressa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationteh-RESS-ah / /təˈrɛsə/Latin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: late summer; Italian: to harvest
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Terressa is derived from the Latin word 'terra', meaning 'earth' or 'land'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italian-speaking regions. The name is often associated with themes of nature and fertility due to its earth-related roots.
Trend Summary
The name Terressa has seen limited popularity in the United States, with few recorded instances.
Similar Names
Variants
- Teresa
- Terese
International Variants
- Teresa (Spanish)
- Terese (Norwegian)
- Teresa (Portuguese)
Famous people named Terressa
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Fictional characters named Terressa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Terressa was first seen in the United States in 1921. Terressa has ranked as high as #1121 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Terressa has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Terressa (1974)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |