Teresa

Teresa is a girl's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 310 girls in the United States.

Teresa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/təˈɹiː.sə/

About the name Teresa

Teresa belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Teresa first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #18 in 1961, and in 2024 310 babies received the name — 415,746 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Teresa in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#18 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Babies named Teresa in 2024
310
Total since 1880
415,746

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Teresa mean?

The meaning of Teresa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Teresa a boy or girl name?

Teresa is a girl name. In 2024, 310 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Teresa?

Teresa comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Teresa?

Teresa first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #18 in 1961, and 310 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Teresa?

Teresa is pronounced /təˈɹiː.sə/ (IPA).

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