Holding steady.
Popularity of Thersea since 1952
Babies named Thersea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thersea's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thersea is a rare variant spelling of the classic Theresa, first recorded in U.S. data in 1952 but never reaching widespread popularity. Its peak year came in 1968, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. Since then, usage has remained stable but infrequent. Like the more common Theresa, Thersea connects to the legacy of Saint Teresa of Ávila and offers a phonetic alternative for parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive name. While it has no recorded top states of prevalence, its rarity ensures a unique choice for those who favor traditional roots with a modern twist.
Thersea is a variant spelling of Theresa, itself a name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Greek verb therizo, meaning 'to harvest,' or from the name of the island of Therasia. Saint Teresa of Ávila, a 16th-century Spanish nun and Doctor of the Church, popularized the name across Catholic Europe. The spelling Thersea likely emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess, Tessa, Teri, Reese
Sibling names for Thersea
Names that share Thersea's style, for a brother or sister.
