Theresa Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationtuh-REE-suh / /təˈriːzə/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: harvest; Latin: late summer

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Theresa is derived from the Greek word 'thera', meaning 'harvest'. It became popular in the Christian tradition due to Saint Teresa of Ávila, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with qualities of nurturing and care.

Trend Summary

Theresa has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

TheronThaddeusThaliaTristanTannerTalon

Variants

  • Teresa
  • Terese
  • Tereza

International Variants

  • Teresa (Spanish)
  • Terese (Norwegian)
  • Tereza (Czech)
  • Teresa (Italian)

Famous people named Theresa

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Fictional characters named Theresa

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Sibling Suggestions

ThomasTobiasTessaTaliaTroy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Theresa was first seen in the United States in 1895. Theresa has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Theresa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Theresa (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 9
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18955
19005
19065
19108
19115
19157
19167
19206
19216
19228
192313
192411
192513
192615
192723
192817
192917
193018
193121
193223
193315
193421
193516
193610
193710
193817
19399
194016
194110
19425
19439
19447
19457
194616
194712
194812
194911
19507
195112
195212
195313
195414
195520
195622
195725
195826
195930
196036
196131
196233
196341
196426
196522
196630
196731
196819
196925
197027
197127
197224
197310
197411
197520
197613
197714
197818
197910
198012
198113
198210
198311
198414
198521
19868
19879
19888
198912
199010
19915