Theresa
Peaked at #32 nationally in 1956, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Theresa has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Theresa — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#32
in 1956
Current rank
#1499
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Theresa reached its peak popularity for girls in 1956, ranking #32 nationally with 10,841 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1126 (2014) to #1499 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Theresa ranks #1499 nationally for girls, with 145 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,499 | 145 |
| 2023 | #1,696 | 122 |
| 2022 | #1,484 | 148 |
| 2021 | #1,439 | 150 |
| 2020 | #1,408 | 156 |
| 2019 | #1,266 | 184 |
| 2018 | #1,105 | 224 |
| 2017 | #1,136 | 219 |
Theresa — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1224
in 1895
Last ranked
#9500
in 1991
Years tracked
79
1895–1991
Trend
Falling
Theresa was already at its most popular for boys in 1895 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1224), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Theresa hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #9500.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #9,500 | 5 |
| 1990 | #5,336 | 10 |
| 1989 | #4,498 | 12 |
| 1988 | #5,699 | 8 |
| 1987 | #4,923 | 9 |
| 1986 | #5,289 | 8 |
| 1985 | #2,493 | 21 |
| 1984 | #3,258 | 14 |
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 Theresa most popular?
Theresa was most popular in 1956, when it ranked #32 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Theresa 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 Theresa?
At least 405,689 babies have been recorded with the name Theresa in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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