A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Mariateresa since 1964
Babies named Mariateresa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mariateresa's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Mariateresa is a compound Italian given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1964. It reached its peak popularity in 1980, likely reflecting Italian immigration patterns and cultural influence. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932, with only 1 in 229,610 newborns receiving the name. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, suggesting a possible revival of interest in classic compound names. Its use remains concentrated in Italian-American communities, though its top states are not widely distributed.
Mariateresa is a compound Italian name formed from Maria and Teresa. Maria is the Latin form of Greek Mariam, from Hebrew Miriam, likely of Egyptian origin meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter,' often interpreted as 'sea of bitterness.' Teresa's origins are uncertain, possibly from Greek therizo 'to harvest' or the Greek island Thera. The name has been particularly common in Italy, especially in Catholic families, since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Teresa, Teri, Tessa
Variants: Maria Teresa, Maria-Teresa
Sibling names for Mariateresa
Names that share Mariateresa's style, for a brother or sister.
