Total births
2,145
Girls' name · since 1886
Theressa
Theressa has 2,145 recorded births since 1886 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,145
- total births
- 1886–2008
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Theressa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,145 recorded since 1886.
Social Security Administration records show Theressa recorded 2,145 times among girls since 1886, 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 1886 to 2008.
- 2,145 total births
- 1886–2008 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,145 girls have been named Theressa since 1886, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2008.
- 2,145
- total births
- 1886–2008
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Theressa was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
60 babies were named Theressa in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Theressa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Theressa's SSA record in two at 1950 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Theressa at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Theressa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2008
- Peak year (1961)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Theressa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Theressa's strongest decade.
413 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Theressa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 29
1890s
29 births
- 1900s 70
1900s
70 births
- 1910s
1910s
168 births
- 1920s
1920s
229 births
- 1930s
1930s
191 births
- 1940s
1940s
197 births
- 1950s
1950s
413 births
- 1960s
1960s
404 births
- 1970s
1970s
207 births
- 1980s 118
1980s
118 births
- 1990s 71
1990s
71 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 413 births (19% of all-time use).
How Theressa 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 Theressa's total volume
Theressa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Theressa by state
Where Theressa concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 59 | 2.8% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 35 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 21 | 1.0% |
| #4 | California | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Theressa's total US births 2.8%
Even split
59 of 2,145 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Theressa appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theressa? ▼
Theressa has been given to 2,145 babies in the U.S. since 1886, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 60 babies were born in 1961, its single highest year.
When was Theressa most popular? ▼
Theressa was most popular in the 1950s decade with 413 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Theressa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Theressa are Texas (59 births), North Carolina (35 births), Virginia (21 births).
How long has the name Theressa been used? ▼
Records for Theressa go back to 1886, giving 123 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Theressa? ▼
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 Theressa's data
- Theressa's decade-level peak was the 1950s (413 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Theressas (59 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 Theressa
Nearby Names Like Theressa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theressa
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 Theressa side by side: Theressa vs Theresa Theressa vs Thelma Theressa vs Therese
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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, 1886–2008 (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. "Theressa: Baby Name Since 1886 - 2,145 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theressa. 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 Theressa 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.