Theresa
Theresa is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Harvester or from the island of Therasia.
Origin and history
Theresa is a traditional name derived from the Greek name Therasia, believed to mean harvester or summer. While historically and predominantly given to females, it has recorded rare usage for males in U.S. records. Today, male usage of the name in the United States is virtually non-existent.
Popularity in the United States
1,218 babies in the United States have been named Theresa since 1880. It ranks #3480 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (62.6 %)
- PA (12.1 %)
- DC (9.1 %)
- MA (6.1 %)
- CA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 129 |
| 1930-1940 | 160 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 294 |
| 1970-1980 | 174 |
| 1980-1990 | 118 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name traces back to ancient Greece, derived either from the verb therao meaning to hunt or from the island name Therasia.
- Although predominantly female, Theresa was given to over 1,200 males in the U.S. prior to the mid-20th century.