Theresa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #787 in 1998 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 42 births ranking #604. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.7%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 9,971 girls born was named Theresa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.