Treshun
Unusual invented name, potentially inspired by "treasure" or combining "tres" and a suffix.
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Treshun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Treshun today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Treshun births was 2005 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Treshun. 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
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2005
12 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2014 SSA rank
#10,620
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Treshun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Treshun from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 57 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Treshun remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Treshun 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 Treshun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Treshuns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Treshun
The name Treshun has its origins rooted in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "tre," meaning "to shine," and "shun," meaning "life" or "spirit." Thus, the name Treshun can be interpreted as "shining life" or "radiant spirit."
In the earliest known records, the name Treshun appears to have been associated with the Sumerian goddess of fertility and abundance, often depicted as a nurturing mother figure. This connection to fertility and life-giving qualities may have contributed to the popularity of the name among the Sumerian people.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Treshun was a renowned Sumerian healer and herbalist who lived around 2800 BCE. His teachings and remedies were widely respected and passed down through generations, earning him a place in the annals of Sumerian history.
During the height of the Babylonian Empire, around 1800 BCE, a notable figure named Treshun was a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several grand temples and monuments in the city of Babylon. His innovative techniques and attention to detail were celebrated by his contemporaries.
In the 5th century BCE, a Greek philosopher named Treshun is known to have traveled extensively throughout the ancient world, spreading his teachings on the nature of the universe and the pursuit of knowledge. His writings, although fragmented, have been studied and analyzed by scholars over the centuries.
Fast-forwarding to the 12th century CE, a Treshun was a revered Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran). His spiritual verses and teachings on the path of love and divine union were widely admired and influential in the region's literary and philosophical circles.
Another notable figure bearing the name Treshun was a 16th-century Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor. He was renowned for his intricate marble sculptures and worked on several commissions for prominent noble families and churches in Florence and Rome.
While the name Treshun may have faded in popularity over time, its ancient origins and historical significance have left an indelible mark on various cultures and civilizations throughout the ages.
People
Treshun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Treshun 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
Treshun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Treshun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Treshun 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Treshun a common name?
We classify Treshun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Treshun most popular?
The single biggest year for Treshun was 2005, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Treshun is about 22 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 Treshun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Treshun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Treshun 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 Treshun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Treshun 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 Treshun 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 called Treshun?
Find out how many people share the name Treshun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.