Teresita Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationteh-reh-SEE-tah / tɛɾeˈsita

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: little Teresa; Portuguese: little Teresa

Historical & Cultural Background

Teresita is a diminutive form of Teresa, which has roots in the Greek name Thera. The name Teresa has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It is often associated with Saint Teresa of Ávila, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. The name has been widely used in literature and the arts, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

Teresita has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Tere
  • Tessa

International Variants

  • Teresa (Spanish)
  • Teresa (Italian)
  • Teresa (Portuguese)

Famous people named Teresita

Teresita Fernández is an American artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installations that explore themes of landscape and perception.

Teresita de Jesús is a notable figure in the Catholic Church, recognized as a saint and mystic.

Teresita Reyes is a Chilean actress known for her work in television and film.

Teresita C. M. de la Torre is a prominent educator and advocate for children's rights in her community.

Fictional characters named Teresita

Teresita is a character in the novel 'The House of the Spirits' by Isabel Allende, representing themes of resilience and family.

Teresita is a character in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor,' where she is depicted as a supportive friend to the main character.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Teresita was first seen in the United States in 1891. Teresita has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Teresita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Teresita (2020)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18915
18925
18955
19047
19086
19127
19177
19186
19195
192110
19228
19238
19246
192512
192614
192713
192816
192925
193019
193116
193215
193322
193412
193520
193615
193715
193814
193916
19409
194117
194219
194316
194423
194515
194623
194734
194834
194933
195032
195123
195236
195354
195437
195554
195632
195735
195837
195947
196066
196154
196280
196368
196477
196568
196654
196763
196855
196965
197068
197155
197252
197332
197452
197563
197661
197750
197854
197944
198046
198136
198249
198343
198433
198537
198627
198733
198826
198941
199047
199132
199248
199339
199446
199540
199637
199736
199825
199934
200032
200133
200231
200332
200423
200539
200635
200721
200829
200926
201010
201116
201216
20137
201415
20159
201612
201715
201812
20195
202017
202116
202216
202311
202413