Theressa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationthuh-RESS-uh / θəˈrɛsəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: harvester; Latin: late variant of Theresa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Theressa is derived from the name Theresa, which has Greek origins meaning 'harvester'. It became popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Teresa of Ávila. The name has been used in literature and has various spellings and forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
The name Theressa has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Teresa
- Theresa
International Variants
- Teresa (Spanish)
- Thérèse (French)
- Terese (Swedish)
Famous people named Theressa
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Fictional characters named Theressa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Theressa was first seen in the United States in 1886. Theressa has ranked as high as #1083 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, California, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Theressa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Theressa (1980)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 36 |
| 1954 | 46 |
| 1955 | 46 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1957 | 50 |
| 1958 | 40 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1960 | 38 |
| 1961 | 60 |
| 1962 | 42 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 33 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |