Theresa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #567 in 2003 with 494 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 883 births ranking #318. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 44.1%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 3,698 girls born was named Theresa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.