Katresa
A feminine name of undetermined origin, potentially a combination of "Kath" and "Theresa".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Katresa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katresa today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katresa births was 1973 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katresa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Katresa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1973
7 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1981 SSA rank
#11,174
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Katresa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katresa from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 19 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katresa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Katresa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Katresa
The name Katresa is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. The name is thought to be a combination of the Greek words "katharos," meaning pure or clear, and "trese," which signifies awe or reverence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Katresa can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek philosopher, Plato. In his dialogues, he mentioned a female character named Katresa, who was described as a woman of great wisdom and virtue.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Katresa gained popularity among the aristocratic classes. It was often bestowed upon daughters of noble families, symbolizing their purity and the reverence they commanded.
In the 9th century CE, a renowned Byzantine scholar and theologian named Katresa of Alexandria made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek texts. Her works on philosophy and theology were widely respected and helped to preserve the intellectual heritage of the classical era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Katresa was a 12th-century Byzantine princess. Katresa Komnene was the daughter of the powerful Byzantine emperor, Alexios I Komnenos, and played an influential role in the political affairs of the empire during her lifetime.
Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance period, Katresa Cantacuzino, born in 1455, was a prominent figure in the cultural and intellectual circles of Italy. She was a renowned poet and patron of the arts, and her works were widely celebrated for their elegance and depth.
In more recent times, Katresa Jankovic (1921-2008) was a Serbian-American artist and sculptor. Her sculptures, often depicting human figures in motion, were exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe and the United States, earning her critical acclaim.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Katresa remains a relatively uncommon choice in modern times. Nevertheless, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the virtues of purity, reverence, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Katresa + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Katresa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katresa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katresa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Katresa a common name?
We classify Katresa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katresa most popular?
The single biggest year for Katresa was 1973, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katresa is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Katresa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katresa in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.