Holding steady.
Popularity of Tresea since 1947
Babies named Tresea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tresea's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 135 |
| 1960s | 178 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tresea is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1947. Its usage peaked in 1967, but it never entered the top 1000, making it an exceptionally uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very few births in recent decades. Tresea is likely a variant of Theresa, reflecting a mid-20th-century trend toward creative spellings. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it carries the gentle, classic resonance of its root name. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting scattered, independent use across the country.
Tresea is a rare given name, likely a modern respelling of Theresa. Theresa itself derives from the Greek name Therasia, possibly meaning 'summer' or 'harvest,' though its exact origin is debated. The name Tresea appears sporadically in U.S. records from the mid-20th century onward, likely as a distinctive spelling variation. Its usage peaked in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess, Tresa, Rea
Sibling names for Tresea
Names that share Tresea's style, for a brother or sister.
