Declining since 1986, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Trisha since 1934
Babies named Trisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 229 |
| 1950s | 567 |
| 1960s | 5,494 |
| 1970s | 12,544 |
| 1980s | 12,807 |
| 1990s | 5,319 |
| 2000s | 2,036 |
| 2010s | 1,016 |
| 2020s | 285 |
Meaning & origin
Trisha first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1934 and enjoyed its greatest peak in 1979 when it was at its highest rank. Since 1986, its popularity has been on a steady decline, but the name retains a warm, approachable feel from its 1970s heyday. Today, roughly 1 in every 36,529 newborns receives the name, reflecting its continued but modest use. Historically, Trisha has been most popular in states such as Florida and California, aligning with trends in other similar names like Melissa and Latisha. As a shortened form of Patricia, Trisha carries an understated nobility, though it stands firmly on its own as a given name.
Trisha originated as a diminutive of Patricia, the feminine form of the Latin name Patricius, derived from "patricius" meaning "nobleman" or "member of the patrician class." Patricia gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, with Trisha emerging as an independent given name in the 1930s. It saw a peak in usage in the United States during the 1970s, often used as a standalone name rather than a nickname.
Where Trisha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trish, Tricia
Variants: Tricia
Sibling names for Trisha
Names that share Trisha's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Melissa, Tara, Megan, Brittany, Heather, Felisha, Prisha, Tisha, Taunya, Charice, Jayani, Juhi, Manasvi, Mihira, Necia, Radhika, Trany, Charvi, Delecia, Netra, Phelicia, Sravya, Supriya, Bijal, Eshani, Hamsini, Hansini, Kruti, Larrisha, Ravina, Sreshta, Tyronza, Varenya
Brothers: Jason, Brian, Kevin, Scott, Sean, Arush, Gautham, Pranay, Tarrence, Tramel, Praneel, Jishnu, Priyansh, Vikranth
Names like Trisha
Names whose popularity has moved with Trisha's over the last 50 years.
