Tresia
A feminine name derived from the Latin name Theresia, meaning "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 373 living Americans carry the first name Tresia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tresia today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tresia births was 1957 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tresia. 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
373
~ 1 in 918,912 Americans
Peak year
1957
31 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1979 SSA rank
#8,971
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Tresia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tresia from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 194 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Tresia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tresia 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 Tresia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tresias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tresia
Tresia is a feminine given name with roots in ancient Greece. Its origins can be traced back to the Greek word "tresis," which means "a hole" or "an opening." The name is believed to have been derived from the Greek word "trepein," meaning "to bore" or "to pierce."
In Greek mythology, Tresia was the name of a nymph who was associated with the goddess Artemis, the protector of young girls and the patroness of childbirth. The name Tresia was often given to newborn girls as a way to invoke the protection and blessings of the goddess.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tresia dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it was mentioned in ancient Greek literature and inscriptions. Over the centuries, the name has been used sporadically across various cultures, primarily in regions with Greek influence or connections.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tresia was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Although not much is known about her life, her contributions to the field of philosophy were noted in ancient texts.
In the 1st century CE, Tresia was the name of a Roman noblewoman who was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of the arts. She was a patron of several poets and artists during her time.
During the Byzantine Empire, Tresia was the name of a prominent scholar and translator who lived in the 9th century CE. She was renowned for her translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin, which helped preserve and disseminate knowledge during that era.
In the 12th century CE, Tresia was the name of a French abbess who played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of her community. She was known for her wisdom, leadership, and dedication to the spiritual well-being of her convent.
Another notable figure with the name Tresia was an Italian artist and sculptor who lived in the 16th century CE. She was celebrated for her exquisite marble sculptures, which depicted scenes from Greek mythology and biblical stories.
While the name Tresia has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a steady presence across various cultures and time periods, often associated with individuals who made significant contributions to their respective fields or societies.
People
Tresia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tresia 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
Tresia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tresia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 373 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tresia 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 918,912 US residents.
Is Tresia a common name?
We classify Tresia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 492 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tresia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tresia was 1957, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tresia is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tresia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tresia 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.