Theresa
Theresa is a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek island of Thera or meaning 'harvester.' It gained widespread use through Saint Teresa of Ávila, the 16th-century Spanish mystic and reformer.
Current Popularity
#1559 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Teresa, Therese, Theresia)
- •Strong spiritual and historical significance across cultures
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Timeless name that works well across generations
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
404,613
Total births since 1880
1961
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