Teresea
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "huntress" or "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 363 living Americans carry the first name Teresea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teresea today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teresea births was 1961 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teresea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
363
~ 1 in 944,227 Americans
Peak year
1961
27 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1983 SSA rank
#11,923
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Teresea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teresea from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 219 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teresea by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Teresea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tereseas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Teresea
Teresea is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to the Greek language and ancient Greek culture. It is derived from the Greek word "therizo," meaning "to harvest" or "to reap." The name is believed to have emerged around the 3rd century BC in the Mediterranean region.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled "Theresia" and was associated with the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. It was a name often given to girls born during the harvest season or to those whose families worked in agricultural professions.
As Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region and Europe, the name Theresia gained popularity among early Christian communities. It was often given to girls born on the feast day of Saint Theresa of Avila, a renowned Spanish mystic and reformer who lived from 1515 to 1582.
The spelling of the name evolved over time, with variations such as "Teresa," "Theresa," and "Teresea" emerging in different regions and cultures. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Teresea can be found in medieval Italian texts from the 12th century.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Teresea. One of the most famous was Teresea of Avila (1515-1582), a Spanish mystic and reformer who founded the Discalced Carmelite Order and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Another significant figure was Teresea Cabarrus (1773-1835), a Spanish aristocrat and influential political figure during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. She played a pivotal role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Fontainebleau in 1807.
In the realm of literature, Teresea Guiccioli (1800-1873) was an Italian noblewoman and the lover of the renowned English poet Lord Byron. Their tumultuous relationship inspired several of Byron's works, including the poem "Beppo."
Teresea Mersa (1839-1892) was an Italian educator and pioneer in the field of education for the deaf and blind. She founded several schools and institutions dedicated to teaching and supporting individuals with sensory disabilities.
Teresea Carreño (1853-1917) was a Venezuelan pianist, singer, and composer who gained international acclaim for her virtuosic performances and compositions. She was considered one of the most talented and influential musicians of the Romantic era.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable women throughout history who have borne the name Teresea, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.
People
Teresea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teresea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teresea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teresea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 363 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teresea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 944,227 US residents.
Is Teresea a common name?
We classify Teresea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 460 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teresea most popular?
The single biggest year for Teresea was 1961, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teresea is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teresea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teresea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.