Rising since 2018, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Tereza since 1929
Babies named Tereza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 89 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Tereza, a spelling variant of Teresa, has seen modest use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1929. The name's popularity peaked in 1996 and has been gradually rising since 2018, reflecting a renewal of interest in classic European names. With a current rank of 13,208 and a frequency of 1 in 267,878 births in 2025, Tereza remains a rare but recognizable choice. Its trajectory of steady growth over the past decade suggests it may continue to gain favor among parents seeking a name with international flair and a timeless sound.
Tereza is a variant of Teresa, derived from the Greek verb therizo meaning 'to reap, harvest.' The name was popularized by Saint Teresa of Ávila, a 16th-century Spanish mystic. It has been widely used across Europe, particularly in Portuguese- and Czech-speaking countries, where the spelling Tereza is standard.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tere, Reza, Tessa
Sibling names for Tereza
Names that share Tereza's style, for a brother or sister.
