Total births
2,016
Girls' name · since 1881
Theresia
Theresia has 2,016 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1959 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,016
- total births
- 1881–2007
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
2,016 girls have been named Theresia since 1881, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Theresia recorded 2,016 times among girls since 1881, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2007.
- 2,016 total births
- 1881–2007 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,016 girls have been named Theresia since 1881, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2007.
- 2,016
- total births
- 1881–2007
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Theresia was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
58 babies were named Theresia in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Theresia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Theresia splits its recorded history at 1939: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 58 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Theresia at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Theresia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2007
- Peak year (1959)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Theresia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Theresia's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Theresia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 106
1880s
106 births
- 1890s 145
1890s
145 births
- 1900s 106
1900s
106 births
- 1910s
1910s
174 births
- 1920s
1920s
173 births
- 1930s 127
1930s
127 births
- 1940s
1940s
196 births
- 1950s
1950s
375 births
- 1960s
1960s
333 births
- 1970s 133
1970s
133 births
- 1980s 100
1980s
100 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 375 births (19% of all-time use).
How Theresia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Theresia's total volume
Theresia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Theresia by state
Where Theresia concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 34 | 1.7% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Theresia's total US births 1.7%
Even split
34 of 2,016 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Theresia appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theresia? ▼
2,016 babies have been named Theresia since 1881. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1959 with 58 births.
When was Theresia most popular? ▼
Theresia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Theresia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Theresia are Texas (34 births), California (16 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Theresia been used? ▼
Records for Theresia go back to 1881, giving 127 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Theresia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theresa, Thelma, Therese, Thea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Theresia's data
- Theresia's decade-level peak was the 1950s (375 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Theresias (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Theresia
Nearby Names Like Theresia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theresia
Theresa Girl
#1492 404,613 births
Thelma Girl
#4299 225,460 births
Therese Girl
#2180 35,590 births
Thea Girl
#349 20,113 births
Theodora Girl
#811 12,654 births
Compare Theresia side by side: Theresia vs Theresa Theresia vs Thelma Theresia vs Therese
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Theresia: Baby Name Since 1881 - 2,016 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theresia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Theresia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.