Treasure
A feminine name meaning a highly prized possession, a thing of value.
Name Census estimates that about 8,367 living Americans carry the first name Treasure. It is a predominantly female name (97.7% of registrations). The average person named Treasure today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treasure births was 2021 (432 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treasure. 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
- • Although Treasure is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 198 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Treasure is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
8.4K
~ 1 in 40,965 Americans
Peak year
2021
432 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#823
Tracked since 1935
Gender
Gender distribution for Treasure
Treasure leans heavily female at 97.7% of total registrations, but 198 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Treasure as a male name
- Ranked #5,851 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (16 births)
Treasure as a female name
- Ranked #823 in 2024
- 334 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (423 births)
Popularity
Treasure: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treasure from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 2,708 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Treasure remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Treasure 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 Treasure during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Treasures live
The SSA's state-level files cover 29 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Treasure, while Connecticut, Colorado, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 218 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Treasure
The name Treasure is a modern English word derived from the Old French word "tresor," which itself came from the Latin word "thesaurus," meaning a store of treasured things. It initially referred to a collection of valuable objects, such as gold, jewels, or other precious items.
While the word "treasure" has been used in English since the 13th century, it was not until more recent times that it began to be used as a given name. The earliest recorded use of Treasure as a first name dates back to the late 19th century, though it remained relatively rare until the mid-20th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the first name Treasure was Treasure Trentham, an English actress born in 1884. She had a successful career on the stage in the early 1900s, appearing in various plays and musicals.
Another notable early bearer of the name was Treasure Roberts, an American author and illustrator born in 1899. She is best known for her children's books, including the popular "Twig Stories" series, which she both wrote and illustrated.
In the mid-20th century, the name Treasure gained some popularity, particularly in the United States. One of the most famous individuals with this name is Treasure Elliott, an American singer and songwriter born in 1939. She is best known for her work in the jazz and blues genres and has been honored with several Grammy Awards.
Treasure Laua, born in 1946, is a prominent Samoan artist and educator. She has played a significant role in promoting and preserving traditional Samoan art forms, such as bark cloth making and tattooing.
More recently, Treasure Williams, born in 1982, is an American professional basketball player who has competed in the WNBA and various international leagues. She is known for her defensive prowess and was a member of the WNBA All-Defensive Team multiple times.
While the name Treasure has not been among the most popular given names throughout history, it has been borne by a diverse range of individuals across various fields, from the arts and literature to sports and education. Its connection to the idea of something valuable and precious has likely contributed to its enduring appeal as a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Treasure + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treasure as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Treasure: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treasure?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8,367 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treasure 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 40,965 US residents.
Is Treasure a common name?
We classify Treasure as "Rare". It ranks above 97.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,608 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treasure most popular?
The single biggest year for Treasure was 2021, when 432 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treasure is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Treasure a female name?
Yes, 97.7% of people registered as Treasure 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.