Teresa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1449 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Teresa in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1449
US Rank #871
About the Name Teresa
Teresa is holding steady in the rankings at #1449. It reached its peak of #526 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Teresa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #871, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Teresa
Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Teresa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Teresa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Teresa has held a stable position around #1449 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #526 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Teresa is more popular in the US (#871) than in the UK (#1449). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Teresa include: Teresa Heinz — Teresa Heinz, also known as Teresa Heinz Kerry, is a Portuguese-American businesswoman and philanthropist.; Ecstasy of Saint Teresa — The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (also known as Saint Teresa in Ecstasy; Italian: L'Estasi di Santa Teresa or Santa Teresa in estasi) is a sculptural altarpiece...; Teresa Gallagher — Teresa Gallagher is a British actress..
Teresa ranks #871 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
22
UK babies named Teresa (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Teresa
Likely around 1 other Teresa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Teresa
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, better known as Mother Teresa or Saint Mother Teresa, was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, founder of the Missionaries of Charity and a Catholic saint. Born in Skopje, then part of the Ottoman Empire, she was raised in a devoutly Catholic family.
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (also known as Saint Teresa in Ecstasy; Italian: L'Estasi di Santa Teresa or Santa Teresa in estasi) is a sculptural altarpiece group in white marble set in an elevated aedicule in the Cornaro Chapel of the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome. It was designed and carved by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the leading sculptor of his day, who also designed the setting of the chapel in marble, stucco and paint.
Teresa Gallagher is a British actress. She is known for her role as Nicole Watterson in the Cartoon Network animated sitcom The Amazing World of Gumball.