Holding steady.
Popularity of Theresea since 1928
Babies named Theresea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Theresea's real moment was 1965.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Theresea is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Theresa. First recorded in the United States in 1928, it reached its peak usage in 1965, though it has always been uncommon. The name follows a stable trajectory, appearing only occasionally on birth certificates. While Theresa itself has ranked in the top 1,000 for decades, Theresea remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Theresea is a variant spelling of Theresa, a name of disputed etymology. It is often linked to the Greek verb therizo (to harvest), but may also derive from the name of the Greek island of Thera. Saint Teresa of Ávila popularized the name in the 16th century, and it spread widely in Catholic countries. The spelling Theresea is a less common English variant that emerged in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess, Tessa, Teri, Reese
Sibling names for Theresea
Names that share Theresea's style, for a brother or sister.
