Theresia
Every Theresia since 1881 — 2,016 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theresia
Theresia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 2,016 American babies have been named Theresia. Its peak came in 1959, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Theresia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theresia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,351 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,255 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #13,042 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,223 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,310 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,142 |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,102 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,404 |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,920 |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,834 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,868 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,585 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,937 |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,910 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,412 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,340 |
| 1920 | 20 | #2,009 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,401 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,758 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,680 |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,417 |
| 1895 | 12 | #977 |
| 1890 | 9 | #1,000 |
| 1885 | 10 | #741 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Theresia
- Theresia Kiesl Athlete · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Theresia in 2025?
Theresia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Theresia?
2,016 babies have been named Theresia in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theresia most popular?
Theresia peaked in 1959, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Theresia a boy or girl name?
Theresia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theresia rising or falling?
Theresia has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Theresia?
Well-known people named Theresia include Theresia Kiesl (athlete).