Teressia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Teressia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teressia today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teressia births was 1958 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teressia. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Teressia is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Teressias were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Teressia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1958
8 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1964 SSA rank
#7,715
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Teressia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teressia from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teressia 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 Teressia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teressia
The name Teressia is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Theresia, which is itself a variant of the name Teresa. The name Teresa has its origins in the Greek word "therizo," meaning "to harvest" or "to reap."
Teressia is believed to have been first used in the early Christian period, possibly as a reference to the spiritual "harvest" of souls for Christ. The name gained popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in Catholic regions, as it was borne by several notable saints and religious figures.
One of the earliest and most renowned bearers of the name was Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), a Spanish mystic, writer, and reformer of the Carmelite Order. Her spiritual works and teachings had a profound impact on the Catholic Church, and she was canonized in 1622.
Another notable figure was Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), a Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation dedicated to helping the poor and destitute around the world. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.
In the literary world, the name Teressia was borne by Teressia Guglielmi (1846-1928), an Italian writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works, including the novel "Memorie di una madre" (Memories of a Mother), explored themes of family, motherhood, and social issues.
In the realm of art, Teressia Constantia Mosselman (1805-1886) was a Dutch painter known for her portraits and genre scenes. Her works were exhibited at various salons and art exhibitions in the Netherlands during the 19th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Teressia Bricca (1893-1960), an Italian sculptor and ceramic artist who gained recognition for her innovative techniques and intricate designs. Her works can be found in various museums and collections across Italy.
While these are just a few examples, the name Teressia has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world.
People
Teressia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teressia 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
Teressia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teressia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teressia 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Teressia a common name?
We classify Teressia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teressia most popular?
The single biggest year for Teressia was 1958, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teressia is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Teressia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teressia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teressia 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.
Is Teressia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teressia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Teressia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Teressia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.