Teressa
Every Teressa since 1880 — 6,480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teressa
Teressa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,036 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,480 American babies have been named Teressa. Its peak came in 1960, when 266 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 Teressa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teressa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,036 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,455 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,935 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,250 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,436 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,363 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,850 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,247 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,183 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15,101 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,025 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,974 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,814 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,469 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,801 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,625 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,752 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,827 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,139 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,873 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,513 |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,170 |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,763 |
| 1975 | 92 | #1,246 |
| 1970 | 183 | #778 |
| 1965 | 216 | #671 |
| 1960 | 266 | #617 |
| 1955 | 182 | #697 |
| 1950 | 56 | #1,240 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,820 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,186 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,556 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,824 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,338 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,349 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,244 |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,118 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #933 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Teressa in 2025?
Teressa ranked #17,036 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Teressa?
6,480 babies have been named Teressa in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teressa most popular?
Teressa peaked in 1960, when 266 newborns received the name.
Is Teressa a boy or girl name?
Teressa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Teressa rising or falling?
Teressa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.