Total births
171
Girls' name · since 1963
Tressy
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 171 babies named Tressy, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 171
- total births
- 1963–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
171 girls have been named Tressy since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Tressy has 171 recorded births among girls since 1963, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 1978.
- 171 total births
- 1963–1978 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 girls have been named Tressy since 1963, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1978.
- 171
- total births
- 1963–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Tressy was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
33 babies were named Tressy in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Tressy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tressy's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tressy at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Tressy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–1978
- Peak year (1965)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Tressy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tressy's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Tressy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
125 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 125 births (73% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tressy? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 171 babies named Tressy. The most recent recorded year was 1978. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 33 births.
When was Tressy most popular? ▼
Tressy was most popular in the 1960s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
How long has the name Tressy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tressy since 1963 -- 16 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Tressy? ▼
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 Tressy's data
- Tressy's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (125 total births) through the 1970s (46) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tressy
Nearby Names Like Tressy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tressy
Treva Girl
9,664 births
Treasure Girl
#819 8,754 births
Tressa Girl
#15306 7,034 births
Tressie Girl
#15311 5,360 births
Trena Girl
5,160 births
Compare Tressy side by side: Tressy vs Treva Tressy vs Treasure Tressy vs Tressa
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, 1963–1978 (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. "Tressy: Baby Name Since 1963 - 171 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tressy. 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 Tressy 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.