Teresa
5 countries#908 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Teresa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
417,209 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #908 · peaked in 1961 with 18,949 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, New York, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,773 births recorded 1913–2022 · currently #2132 · peaked in 1972 with 68 births
Most common in: Paris, Moselle, Yvelines, Nord, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,141 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1974 with 52 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
705 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1402 · peaked in 1996 with 48 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
403 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1974 with 52 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
33 births recorded 1997–2013 · peaked in 1998 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Teresa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #533 | — |
| 2007 | #546 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #578 | ↓32 |
| 2009 | #653 | ↓75 |
| 2010 | #692 | ↓39 |
| 2011 | #533 | ↑159 |
| 2012 | #607 | ↓74 |
| 2013 | #647 | ↓40 |
| 2014 | #716 | ↓69 |
| 2015 | #664 | ↑52 |
| 2016 | #668 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #722 | ↓54 |
| 2018 | #786 | ↓64 |
| 2019 | #794 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #745 | ↑49 |
| 2021 | #815 | ↓70 |
| 2022 | #867 | ↓52 |
| 2023 | #843 | ↑24 |
| 2024 | #860 | ↓17 |
| 2025 | #908 | ↓48 |
Frequently asked questions about Teresa
Is Teresa a popular name?
Yes — Teresa currently ranks #908 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Teresa more common for boys or girls?
Teresa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Teresa most popular?
Teresa peaked in 1961 in United States, with 18,949 recorded births that year.
Is Teresa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Teresa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #215 in 1880 to #908 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Teresa?
At least 420,123 babies have been recorded with the name Teresa across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Teresa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Teresa appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Teresa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Teresa include Micah, Stormi, Bennett, Anayah.
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