Oressa
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "oros," meaning "mountain."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Oressa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Oressa today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oressa births was 1890 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oressa. 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 Oressa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1890
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1890 SSA rank
#1,307
Tracked since 1890
Popularity
Oressa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oressa 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 Oressa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oressa
The name Oressa has its roots in ancient Greek, stemming from the word "oros," meaning "mountain." This etymology suggests that the name may have been associated with mountainous regions or perhaps with deities or figures revered in such landscapes.
One of the earliest known references to the name Oressa can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in a fragment of lyric poetry by the ancient Greek poet Pindar. The context suggests that Oressa may have been a nymph or minor goddess associated with the mountains.
In the 3rd century BCE, the name Oressa was recorded as belonging to a Pythagorean philosopher and mathematician from the Greek colony of Cyrene in modern-day Libya. Little is known about her life or work, but her inclusion in historical records suggests that the name carried some significance in intellectual circles of the time.
The first century CE saw the birth of Oressa Tryphaena, a Roman noblewoman and the wife of the emperor Titus. Though not much is known about her personally, her name was etched into the annals of Roman history through her marriage to one of the most influential figures of the era.
In the 12th century, an Italian noblewoman named Oressa di Monferrato was a prominent figure in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. She was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills, playing a crucial role in mediating disputes between the emperor and various Italian city-states.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, Oressa Veronica was a renowned Italian painter and one of the few female artists of the Renaissance period to achieve widespread recognition. Her works, which included religious paintings and portraits, were praised for their technical mastery and emotional depth.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Oressa throughout various eras and across different cultures, from its ancient Greek origins to its usage among influential figures in the Roman Empire, medieval Europe, and the Renaissance. While the name may have evolved in meaning and significance over time, it has maintained a connection to its roots in the natural world and has been borne by individuals who left their mark on history.
People
Oressa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oressa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oressa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oressa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oressa 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 - US residents.
Is Oressa a common name?
We classify Oressa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oressa most popular?
The single biggest year for Oressa was 1890, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oressa is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oressa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oressa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oressa 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.
Is Oressa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oressa in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oressa can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Oressa?
See how many people share the name Oressa on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.