Holding steady.
Popularity of Teresia since 1915
Babies named Teresia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 121 |
| 1950s | 443 |
| 1960s | 356 |
| 1970s | 138 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teresia is a less common variant of the classic Theresa, a name with deep Christian roots and a meaning tied to harvest. Although it has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000, it reached its peak in 1956, the same year the more standard Theresa was highly ranked. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. Its spelling variant Teresia is most familiar in Scandinavian countries, where it carries a traditional, slightly formal air. Parents today might choose it as a distinctive yet grounded alternative to the more popular Teresa or Theresa.
Teresia is a variant of Theresa, which is derived from the Greek name Θερεσια (Theresia), possibly from the Greek verb θερίζω (therizo) meaning 'to reap, to harvest.' The name's ultimate origin is uncertain, but it was popularized in the Christian world through Saint Teresa of Ávila (16th century) and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (19th century). The variant Teresia is more common in Scandinavia and parts of Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess, Tessa, Terri, Resi
Sibling names for Teresia
Names that share Teresia's style, for a brother or sister.
