Total births
1,004
Girls' name · since 1888
Thressa
1,004 babies named Thressa in U.S. Social Security records since 1888, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,004
- total births
- 1888–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Thressa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,004 have been recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thressa has been recorded 1,004 times among girls since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1992.
- 1,004 total births
- 1888–1992 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,004 girls have been named Thressa since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,004
- total births
- 1888–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Thressa was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
27 babies were named Thressa in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Thressa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Thressa splits its recorded history at 1939: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1902 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Thressa at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Thressa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1992
- Peak year (1916)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Thressa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Thressa's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Thressa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 25
1890s
25 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s
1910s
146 births
- 1920s
1920s
174 births
- 1930s
1930s
109 births
- 1940s
1940s
93 births
- 1950s
1950s
159 births
- 1960s
1960s
156 births
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 174 births (17% of all-time use).
How Thressa 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 Thressa's total volume
Thressa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Thressa by state
Where Thressa concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 34 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 2.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Thressa's total US births 3.4%
Even split
34 of 1,004 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thressa? ▼
Thressa has been given to 1,004 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 27 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Thressa most popular? ▼
Thressa was most popular in the 1920s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Thressa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thressa are Pennsylvania (34 births), Texas (22 births).
How long has the name Thressa been used? ▼
Thressa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1888, spanning 105 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Thressa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thresa, Threasa, Thresia, Thresea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Thressa's data
- Thressa's decade-level peak was the 1920s (174 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Thressas (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Thressa
Nearby Names Like Thressa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thressa
Thresa Girl
2,334 births
Threasa Girl
659 births
Thresia Girl
231 births
Thresea Girl
182 births
Threase Girl
22 births
Compare Thressa side by side: Thressa vs Thresa Thressa vs Threasa Thressa vs Thresia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1888–1992 (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. "Thressa: Baby Name Since 1888 - 1,004 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thressa. 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 Thressa 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 June 2026.