Theresa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #962 in 2001 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 42 births ranking #604. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 35.3%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 12,181 girls born was named Theresa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.