Holding steady.
Popularity of Thursa since 1880
Babies named Thursa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1906, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thursa's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thursa is a rare 19th-century English name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1880. It has never been common, with no rank in the top 1000 and a peak usage year of 1880. The name's latest recorded instance was in 2025, though it remains an extremely unusual choice. Its trajectory is stable, indicating minimal fluctuation in its already tiny numbers. Thursa's origins are uncertain, possibly connected to biblical Tirzah or Old English Thurston, but no definitive etymology has been established. No top states are associated with the name, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Parents drawn to Thursa may appreciate its vintage, obscure character and its resemblance to more familiar names like Martha or Thurza.
Thursa is a rare English given name that appears in late 19th century U.S. records. It may be a variant of Thurza, itself a form of Tirzah, a biblical place name meaning 'delight' in Hebrew, or a feminine derivative of Thurston, an Old English surname meaning 'Thor's stone'. The name has no clear single derivation and its usage has been minimal and sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Thursy
Variants: Thurza, Thursia
Sibling names for Thursa
Names that share Thursa's style, for a brother or sister.
