Trecia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Teresa.
Name Census estimates that about 541 living Americans carry the first name Trecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trecia today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trecia births was 1969 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trecia. 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.
People living today
541
~ 1 in 633,557 Americans
Peak year
1969
40 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
2005 SSA rank
#18,997
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Trecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trecia from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 226 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trecia 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 Trecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trecias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Trecia
The given name Trecia is believed to be derived from the Latin name Tertia, which means "third" or "the third one." This name has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where it was used to designate the third child born in a family or the third child of the same name within a family line.
During the Roman era, the name Tertia was sometimes bestowed upon girls as a way to honor the tradition of naming children in the order of their birth. However, it was not a particularly common name, and records of its usage are scarce in historical texts or inscriptions from that period.
As the Roman Empire expanded and Latin spread throughout Europe, the name evolved into various forms in different languages. One of these forms was Trecia, which emerged as a variant in some regions, possibly due to the influence of local dialects or linguistic shifts over time.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Trecia are found in medieval European documents and records, although the specific dates and locations are uncertain. It is possible that the name was used sporadically in certain areas, particularly those with strong Latin influences or traditions.
Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Trecia, although it has remained relatively uncommon. One example is Trecia de Gessela, a 12th-century noblewoman from the County of Burgundy, who was mentioned in chronicles from that era.
Another figure was Trecia Mariana, a 16th-century Italian painter known for her religious works and portraits. She lived and worked in the city of Bologna during the late Renaissance period.
In the 18th century, Trecia Belmont was a French writer and philosopher who was part of the intellectual circles of Paris during the Enlightenment era. Her published works included essays on philosophy and social commentary.
Moving into the 19th century, Trecia Willington was a British explorer and adventurer who embarked on expeditions to various parts of Africa and the Middle East. Her memoirs and travel accounts were widely read at the time.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Trecia Haviland was an American actress and performer who appeared on Broadway and in several silent films during the 1920s and 1930s.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Trecia, which, while not widely popular, has persisted as a unique and intriguing name choice with its roots in ancient Latin traditions.
People
Trecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trecia 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
Trecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 541 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trecia 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 633,557 US residents.
Is Trecia a common name?
We classify Trecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 691 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Trecia was 1969, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trecia is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trecia 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.