Holding steady.
Popularity of Tressia since 1906
Babies named Tressia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tressia's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 14 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 98 |
| 1960s | 129 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tressia is a rare name that likely derives from the Greek Tressa, meaning 'harvester'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1906, with its peak usage also occurring in that same year. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low trajectory, never reaching widespread popularity. Notably, the name has not appeared in any of the top state lists, reflecting its rarity across the country. For families seeking an uncommon name with a gentle vintage feel, Tressia offers a distinct option without any modern trendiness.
Tressia appears to be a rare elaboration or variant of the name Tressa, which is itself a diminutive of Theresa or a short form of Tressa, derived from the Greek verb 'therizo' meaning 'to harvest'. The name has seen limited use, first recorded in the United States in 1906 with a small number of births, and has not gained widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Tressa
Sibling names for Tressia
Names that share Tressia's style, for a brother or sister.
