Total births
2,334
Girls' name · since 1883
Thresa
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 2,334 babies named Thresa, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,334
- total births
- 1883–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Thresa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,334 recorded since 1883.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thresa has been recorded 2,334 times among girls since 1883, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2000.
- 2,334 total births
- 1883–2000 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,334 girls have been named Thresa since 1883, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2000.
- 2,334
- total births
- 1883–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Thresa was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
76 babies were named Thresa in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Thresa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thresa's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1964 peak of 76, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thresa at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Thresa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2000
- Peak year (1964)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Thresa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Thresa's strongest decade.
541 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Thresa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 28
1880s
28 births
- 1890s 66
1890s
66 births
- 1900s 88
1900s
88 births
- 1910s 210
1910s
210 births
- 1920s
1920s
273 births
- 1930s 204
1930s
204 births
- 1940s 190
1940s
190 births
- 1950s
1950s
435 births
- 1960s
1960s
541 births
- 1970s
1970s
229 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 541 births (23% of all-time use).
How Thresa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Thresa's total volume
Thresa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Thresa by state
Where Thresa concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 145 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 39 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 38 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 22 | 0.9% |
| #5 | California | | 21 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 15 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Florida | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 10 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Thresa's total US births 6.2%
Even split
145 of 2,334 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Thresa appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thresa? ▼
2,334 babies have been named Thresa since 1883. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1964 with 76 births.
When was Thresa most popular? ▼
Thresa was most popular in the 1960s decade with 541 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Thresa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thresa are Texas (145 births), Pennsylvania (39 births), Michigan (38 births).
How long has the name Thresa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thresa since 1883 -- 118 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Thresa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thressa, Threasa, Thresia, Thresea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Thresa's data
- Thresa's decade-level peak was the 1960s (541 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Thresas (145 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Thresa
Nearby Names Like Thresa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thresa
Thressa Girl
1,004 births
Threasa Girl
659 births
Thresia Girl
231 births
Thresea Girl
182 births
Threase Girl
22 births
Compare Thresa side by side: Thresa vs Thressa Thresa vs Threasa Thresa vs Thresia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1883–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thresa: Baby Name Since 1883 - 2,334 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thresa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Thresa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.