Theresa
Theresa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Theresa
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Teresa.
Etymology
First used in Spain, supposedly derived from Latin Thēra, from Ancient Greek Θήρᾱ (Thḗrā), name of a city in Santorini, Greece.
How popular is Theresa?
Since 1880, 404,613 girls and 1,218 boys in the U.S. have been named Theresa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #32 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #1224 in 1895. In 2025, 136 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Theresa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Theresa
Sister and brother names that share Theresa's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Theresa FAQ
What does the name Theresa mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Teresa. First used in Spain, supposedly derived from Latin Thēra, from Ancient Greek Θήρᾱ (Thḗrā), name of a city in Santorini, Greece.
What is the origin of the name Theresa?
Theresa is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Theresa?
Since 1880, 404,613 girls and 1,218 boys in the U.S. have been named Theresa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #32 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #1224 in 1895. In 2025, 136 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Theresa a boy or girl name?
Theresa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 404,613 girls and 1,218 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.