Trishia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Patricia.
Name Census estimates that about 645 living Americans carry the first name Trishia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trishia today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trishia births was 1981 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trishia. 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
645
~ 1 in 531,402 Americans
Peak year
1981
41 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2000 SSA rank
#17,475
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Trishia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trishia from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 257 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trishia 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 Trishia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trishias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Indiana, Michigan recorded the most babies named Trishia, while Ohio, Michigan, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trishia
The name Trishia is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. It is believed to be a modern variant or diminutive form of the name Patricia, which itself is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "nobleman" or "patrician".
Trishia may have emerged as a shortened form of Patricia in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its exact origins and the reasons behind its creation are not well documented.
While the name Patricia has a rich history dating back to ancient Rome, the variant Trishia does not have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trishia is Trishia Goddard, a British television presenter and actress born in 1958. She is known for hosting various talk shows and programs on British television.
Another notable individual with the name Trishia is Trishia Yearwood, an American country music singer and actress born in 1964. She has released numerous successful albums and has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards.
In the world of sports, Trishia Jadidian is a former Iranian-American professional tennis player who competed in the 1990s and early 2000s. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 35 in the world.
Trishia Bunke is an American writer and journalist known for her work on pop culture and entertainment topics. She has contributed to various publications and has authored several books.
Trishia Venturo is an Italian-American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including roles in "The Sopranos" and "Goodfellas".
While there may be other individuals with the name Trishia throughout history, the ones mentioned above are some of the more notable examples of people who have carried this given name.
People
Trishia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trishia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Trishia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trishia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 645 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trishia 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 531,402 US residents.
Is Trishia a common name?
We classify Trishia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 701 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trishia most popular?
The single biggest year for Trishia was 1981, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trishia is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Trishia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trishia 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.