How Many People Are Named Theressa?
Complete statistics for the name Theressa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Theressa is a very rare female name, with only 1,289 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 256,091 Americans. The majority, 73%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 2,145 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Theressa Through the Generations
Theressa peaked in popularity in 1961 with 60 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, it's a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities. With an average age of 75, most people named Theressa are over 60, indicating a strong connection to mid-20th century naming trends. Only 51 individuals are under 30, suggesting that while the name isn't entirely forgotten, it's not commonly chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Theressa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Theressa
How Many People Have the Name Theressa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,289 people in the United States currently share the name Theressa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 256,091 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Theressa a Common or Rare Name?
Theressa 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 Theressa Mean?
Theressa means "creative variant of Theresa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Theressa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Theressa Most Popular?
The name Theressa reached peak popularity in 1961, with 60 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 Theressa?
Approximately 1,289 people named Theressa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,145. That works out to roughly 1 in 256,091 Americans.
Is Theressa a rare name?
Theressa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 256,091 Americans has this name.
What does the name Theressa mean?
Theressa means "creative variant of Theresa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Theressa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Theressa are male and 100% are female.
When was Theressa most popular?
Theressa peaked in 1961 with 60 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.