Teresita
From Spanish Teresita, from Teresa + -ita.
Every Teresita since 1891 — 3,376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teresita
Teresita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,046 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 3,376 American babies have been named Teresita. Its peak came in 1962, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Teresita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teresita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #10,046 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,390 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,548 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,257 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,232 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,899 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,736 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,105 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,807 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,377 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,755 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,022 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,468 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,770 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,746 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,182 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,526 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,127 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,532 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,254 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,806 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,538 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,207 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,172 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,933 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,973 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,973 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,566 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,650 |
| 1980 | 46 | #2,215 |
| 1975 | 63 | #1,585 |
| 1970 | 68 | #1,489 |
| 1965 | 68 | #1,336 |
| 1960 | 66 | #1,364 |
| 1955 | 54 | #1,370 |
| 1950 | 32 | #1,674 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,333 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,185 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,774 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,928 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,925 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,788 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Teresita mean?
From Spanish Teresita, from Teresa + -ita.
How popular is the name Teresita in 2025?
Teresita ranked #10,046 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Teresita?
3,376 babies have been named Teresita in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teresita most popular?
Teresita peaked in 1962, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Teresita a boy or girl name?
Teresita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Teresita rising or falling?
Teresita is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.