Holding steady.
Popularity of Thresa since 1883
Babies named Thresa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thresa's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 |
| 1890s | 66 |
| 1900s | 88 |
| 1910s | 210 |
| 1920s | 273 |
| 1930s | 204 |
| 1940s | 190 |
| 1950s | 435 |
| 1960s | 541 |
| 1970s | 229 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thresa is a rare variant of the more familiar Theresa, first recorded in the United States in 1883. The name has never appeared among the top 1,000 names, reflecting its niche usage throughout history. Its peak year of recorded usage was 1883, the same year it first appeared. Since then, Thresa has remained stable but extremely uncommon, with no other notable peaks or declines. The name does not appear in the top states list, indicating its scattered, low-frequency use across the country. As a simplified spelling of Theresa, Thresa offers an alternative for parents seeking a distinctive yet recognizable choice.
Thresa is a variant spelling of the name Theresa, which itself is of uncertain origin. The name Theresa may derive from the Greek word therizein, meaning 'to harvest,' or from the Greek island of Thera. Alternatively, it may come from the Spanish or Portuguese name Teresa. The variant Thresa emerged in English-speaking countries as a simplified spelling, possibly under the influence of other names like Tressa.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess, Tessa, Resa
Sibling names for Thresa
Names that share Thresa's style, for a brother or sister.
