Theresa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #764 in 2000 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 42 births ranking #604. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 11.8%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 9,106 girls born was named Theresa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.