Thereasa
A feminine given name derived from the ancient Greek name Thēresia, meaning "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 267 living Americans carry the first name Thereasa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Thereasa today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thereasa births was 1958 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thereasa. 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
267
~ 1 in 1,283,724 Americans
Peak year
1958
17 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1982 SSA rank
#9,164
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Thereasa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Thereasa from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 131 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
Thereasa 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 Thereasa 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 Thereasa
The name Thereasa has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Theresa, which is derived from the Greek word "therizo," meaning "to harvest" or "to reap." This connection to the agricultural cycle suggests that the name may have been associated with fertility, abundance, and the blessings of a bountiful harvest in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Thereasa can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian scholar, St. Jerome. He mentioned a woman named Therasia, who was a dedicated follower of the early Christian faith. This suggests that the name may have gained popularity among early Christian communities as a symbol of devotion and piety.
During the Middle Ages, the name Thereasa was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various historical records and chronicles. One notable figure from this period was Thereasa of Avila, a Spanish nun and mystic who lived from 1515 to 1582. She was a prominent figure in the Catholic Reformation and is revered as a Doctor of the Church for her influential writings on spirituality and mysticism.
In the 17th century, Thereasa de la Tour d'Auvergne (1601-1665) was a prominent French aristocrat and courtier. She played a significant role in the court of Louis XIII and served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne of Austria.
Another notable figure with the name Thereasa was Thereasa Cabarrus (1773-1835), a French socialite and influential figure during the French Revolution. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and political connections, and she played a role in the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
In the 19th century, Thereasa Pulszky (1819-1866) was a Hungarian writer and activist who fought for women's rights and education. She was also involved in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and played a significant role in promoting Hungarian culture and literature.
These historical figures, spanning different eras and cultures, demonstrate the enduring presence and diverse backgrounds associated with the name Thereasa throughout history.
People
Thereasa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thereasa 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
Thereasa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thereasa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 267 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thereasa 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 1,283,724 US residents.
Is Thereasa a common name?
We classify Thereasa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 345 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thereasa most popular?
The single biggest year for Thereasa was 1958, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thereasa is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Thereasa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thereasa 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.