Theresa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #928 in 1999 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 42 births ranking #604. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.4%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 12,248 girls born was named Theresa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.