Teresa
Peaked at #18 nationally in 1961, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Teresa has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Teresa — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#18
in 1961
Current rank
#871
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Teresa reached its peak popularity for girls in 1961, ranking #18 nationally with 18,909 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #718 (2014) to #871 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Teresa ranks #871 nationally for girls, with 310 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #871 | 310 |
| 2023 | #844 | 321 |
| 2022 | #868 | 320 |
| 2021 | #815 | 341 |
| 2020 | #746 | 366 |
| 2019 | #795 | 349 |
| 2018 | #790 | 347 |
| 2017 | #723 | 397 |
Teresa — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1067
in 1963
Last ranked
#5876
in 1995
Years tracked
62
1917–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Teresa reached its peak popularity for boys in 1963, ranking #1067 nationally with 52 babies given the name that year.
Teresa hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1995, when it stood at #5876.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #5,876 | 10 |
| 1993 | #10,006 | 5 |
| 1992 | #8,346 | 6 |
| 1990 | #7,103 | 7 |
| 1989 | #4,494 | 12 |
| 1988 | #6,354 | 7 |
| 1987 | #3,933 | 12 |
| 1986 | #5,283 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Teresa most popular?
Teresa was most popular in 1961, when it ranked #18 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Teresa becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Teresa?
At least 416,911 babies have been recorded with the name Teresa in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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