Teresea
Every Teresea since 1948 — 460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teresea
Teresea is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1948, 460 American babies have been named Teresea. Its peak came in 1961, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Teresea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teresea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1975 | 6 | #8,955 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,033 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,340 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,365 |
| 1955 | 18 | #2,717 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Teresea in 2025?
Teresea did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Teresea?
460 babies have been named Teresea in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teresea most popular?
Teresea peaked in 1961, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Teresea a boy or girl name?
Teresea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Teresea rising or falling?
Teresea has been roughly stable over the past decade.