Teressa
Teressa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To harvest, to hunt, or person from Therasia.
Origin and history
Teressa is a variant spelling of Theresa, which is derived from the Greek name Theresa or Therasia. It is historically linked to the Greek islands of Therasia or Thera, or derived from words meaning to harvest or hunt. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-20th century but is now a rare spelling variant.
Popularity in the United States
6,480 babies in the United States have been named Teressa since 1880. It ranks #2114 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- NC (11.5 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
- SC (7.3 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 95 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 97 |
| 1940-1950 | 254 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,480 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,229 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,080 |
| 1980-1990 | 509 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 44 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Nicknames
Teri, Tess, Tessa, Terri
Fun facts
- Teressa is a less common spelling variant of Teresa and Theresa, incorporating a double 's'.
- The name saw its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.