How Many People Are Named Theresia?
Complete statistics for the name Theresia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Theresia, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,028 people in the US today, making up 1 in 321,130 Americans. The majority of those named Theresia are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1959.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 85All 2,016 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Theresia Through the Generations
Theresia has been a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1959 when 58 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older individuals, with 81% of people named Theresia being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that while Theresia remains a classic choice, it's less popular among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Theresia's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Theresia
How Many People Have the Name Theresia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,028 people in the United States currently share the name Theresia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 321,130 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Theresia a Common or Rare Name?
Theresia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Theresia Mean?
Theresia means "derived from Greek, meaning 'to harvest'" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Theresia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Theresia Most Popular?
The name Theresia reached peak popularity in 1959, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Theresia?
Approximately 1,028 people named Theresia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,016. That works out to roughly 1 in 321,130 Americans.
Is Theresia a rare name?
Theresia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 321,130 Americans has this name.
What does the name Theresia mean?
Theresia means "derived from Greek, meaning 'to harvest'" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Theresia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Theresia are male and 100% are female.
When was Theresia most popular?
Theresia peaked in 1959 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.