Tretha
A feminine name of uncertain origin possibly relating to strength or endurance.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Tretha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tretha today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tretha births was 1932 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tretha. 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
- • The typical person named Tretha is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Trethas were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tretha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1932
6 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1960 SSA rank
#7,236
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Tretha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tretha from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tretha 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 Tretha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tretha
The name Tretha has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "trayodasha," meaning "thirteen," which holds significant symbolism in Hindu mythology and culture. The name's earliest recorded use can be traced to ancient Vedic texts and scriptures.
In Hinduism, the number thirteen is considered auspicious and is associated with various deities and cosmic principles. One prominent reference is found in the Rig Veda, where the concept of "Trayodasha Vidya" (Thirteen Branches of Knowledge) is mentioned, encompassing various fields of study and spiritual practices.
One of the earliest historical figures bearing the name Tretha was Tretha Yuga, a prominent sage and scholar who lived during the 5th century BCE in ancient India. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his teachings on the spiritual path.
Another notable figure was Tretha Devi, a revered Hindu mystic and poet from the 9th century CE. Her poetic works, which explored themes of devotion and spiritual enlightenment, are still widely celebrated and studied in certain regions of India.
In the 12th century CE, Tretha Nath was a renowned scholar and mathematician from the Indian subcontinent. His pioneering work in the field of algebra and his treatises on mathematical concepts have had a lasting impact on the development of mathematics in the region.
During the 16th century, Tretha Das was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement, a spiritual and devotional tradition that swept across parts of India. He was known for his poetic compositions and his efforts in spreading the message of love and devotion to the divine.
In more recent times, Tretha Kaur was a prominent Sikh activist and advocate for women's rights in the late 19th century. She worked tirelessly to promote education and social reforms within the Sikh community, making significant contributions to the empowerment of women in the region.
The name Tretha has a rich and ancient history, deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Its association with various notable figures throughout history reflects the diverse fields in which individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions.
People
Tretha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tretha 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
Tretha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tretha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tretha 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Tretha a common name?
We classify Tretha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tretha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tretha was 1932, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tretha is about 77 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 Tretha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tretha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tretha 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.
Is Tretha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tretha 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 Tretha 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 Tretha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.