Teresa
Pronunciation: [ t-er-EES-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Teresa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,035 babies have been named Teresa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Teresa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,204 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,204
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Teresa
Teresa is a boy name .
Is Teresa a boy or girl name? Teresa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,204 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #869. Teresa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Teresa is currently ranked #8,204 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Teresa include Ter, Tere, Terey, Tereie, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Teresa include Terence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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