Teresa
Meaning: Harvester, summer, to reap
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #293
Total births: 787
History: Teresa peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Mother Teresa's global influence boosted Catholic naming. Teresa represents the Catholic-Australian tradition of saint-inspired naming.
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| Current rank (1974) | #96 |
| Babies named Teresa in 1974 | 84 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 787 |
| Peak year | 1970 (106 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #86 |
| Years in records | 1963–1974 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 5 spots |
Frequently asked about Teresa
What does the name Teresa mean?
Teresa means “Harvester, summer, to reap” from Spanish/Portuguese/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Teresa?
Teresa has Spanish/Portuguese/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Harvester, summer, to reap”.
How popular is Teresa in Australia?
Teresa ranked #96 in Australia in 1974 — given to 84 babies that year.
When was Teresa most popular?
Teresa peaked in 1970 with 106 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Teresa a boy or girl name?
Teresa is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Teresas in registered births are female.
How long has Teresa been recorded in Australia?
Teresa appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 1963 through 1974.