Holding steady.
Popularity of Teresina since 1908
Babies named Teresina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Teresina's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teresina is a delicate Italian and Spanish diminutive of Teresa, first recorded in the United States in 1908. It has never been a common name, with no rank in any subsequent year. Its peak usage occurred in its debut year, 1908, after which it essentially disappeared from the Social Security data. Despite its rarity, Teresina carries the cultural weight of its root name, Teresa, which has been borne by saints and royalty. The name's trajectory remains stable but extremely low, with no resurgence in recent decades and no top states of prominence. This obscurity makes Teresina a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with Southern European flair and a gentle, vintage sound.
Teresina is a diminutive form of Teresa, a name of uncertain origin but commonly linked to the Greek verb therizo (to harvest) or the Greek name Therasia. It gained popularity in Italian and Spanish cultures as an affectionate variant. Saint Teresa of Ávila contributed to the name's spread, though Teresina itself remains less common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teresa, Teri, Rina, Sina
Sibling names for Teresina
Names that share Teresina's style, for a brother or sister.
