NAME PROFILE
Theresia
Originating from the Hokkien Chinese term for 'Terraced Bay' or 'Big Bay,' the name Taiwan represents a person who is culturally rich, resilient, and possesses a boundless spirit that bridges tradition and modernity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,016 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1970 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 50%CA — 25%MS — 8%GA — 8%AL — 8%
Notable People
Taiwan Jones (NFL Running Back) · Taiwan Deal (Professional Football Player) · Taiwan Muldrow (International Basketball Player) · Taiwan Brown (Actor known for 'The Wire') · Taiwan Parham (Television actor seen in 'Chicago Fire')
Nicknames & Diminutives
TaiWan
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