Total births
649
Girls' name · since 1946
Tresha
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 649 babies named Tresha, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 649
- total births
- 1946–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Tresha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 649 recorded since 1946.
Social Security Administration records show Tresha recorded 649 times among girls since 1946, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2002.
- 649 total births
- 1946–2002 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
649 girls have been named Tresha since 1946, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2002.
- 649
- total births
- 1946–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Tresha was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
34 babies were named Tresha in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Tresha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tresha's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tresha at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Tresha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2002
- Peak year (1970)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Tresha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tresha's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Tresha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 25
1940s
25 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s
1960s
202 births
- 1970s
1970s
231 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 231 births (36% of all-time use).
How Tresha 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 Tresha's total volume
Tresha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tresha by state
Where Tresha concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Tresha's total US births 1.7%
Even split
11 of 649 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tresha? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 649 babies named Tresha. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 34 births.
When was Tresha most popular? ▼
Tresha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Tresha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tresha are California (11 births), New York (6 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Tresha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tresha since 1946 -- 57 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Tresha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Treva, Treasure, Tressa, Tressie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tresha's data
- Tresha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (231 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.
- California records the most Treshas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tresha
Nearby Names Like Tresha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tresha
Treva Girl
9,664 births
Treasure Girl
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Tressa Girl
#15306 7,034 births
Tressie Girl
#15311 5,360 births
Trena Girl
5,160 births
Compare Tresha side by side: Tresha vs Treva Tresha vs Treasure Tresha vs Tressa
Related Names
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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, 1946–2002 (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. "Tresha: Baby Name Since 1946 - 649 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tresha. 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 Tresha 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.