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Treshad

A masculine name of African-American origin meaning "like three children."

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Treshad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treshad today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treshad births was 2009 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Treshad. 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 Treshad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2009

6 babies that year

Average age

17

years old

2009 SSA rank

#12,350

Tracked since 2009

Popularity

Treshad: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Treshad 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 Treshad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Treshad

The name Treshad has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "tre" meaning "guardian" and "shad" meaning "life" or "spirit." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a protector or preserver of life and vitality.

In the centuries that followed, the name Treshad appeared in various forms across the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in regions influenced by the Sumerian and Akkadian cultures. It was sometimes spelled as "Treshadi" or "Treshadim" in ancient texts and inscriptions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Treshad was a prominent scholar and scribe who lived in the city of Ur during the reign of the Sumerian king Shulgi, around 2100 BCE. This Treshad was known for his contributions to the preservation and study of cuneiform writing.

In the 7th century BCE, a Babylonian astrologer and mathematician named Treshad is mentioned in the works of the Greek historian Herodotus. This Treshad was renowned for his astronomical observations and calculations, which were instrumental in the development of early calendars and timekeeping systems.

During the Islamic Golden Age, a philosopher and theologian named Treshad ibn al-Muqtadir lived in Baghdad in the 10th century CE. His writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of the soul were widely studied and influential in the intellectual circles of the time.

In the 12th century, a famous Persian poet and mystic named Treshad al-Din Rumi was born in what is now modern-day Afghanistan. His poetic works, such as the "Masnavi," are considered among the greatest literary achievements of the Persian language and have had a profound impact on Sufism and Islamic spirituality.

Another notable figure was Treshad al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula during the 13th century. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of advanced astronomical instruments, which facilitated the progress of navigation and exploration.

While the name Treshad has roots in ancient civilizations, it has continued to be used throughout history, albeit with varying degrees of popularity in different regions and cultures. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human history and the enduring influence of civilizations that have shaped our world.

People

Treshad + last name combinations

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FAQ

Treshad: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Treshad?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treshad 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Treshad a common name?

We classify Treshad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% 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 Treshad most popular?

The single biggest year for Treshad was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treshad is about 17 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 Treshad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Treshad a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treshad in the SSA data are male. 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 Treshad still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Treshad 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 Treshad 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 many people are named Treshad?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Treshad at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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