Thea
Thea is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Goddess or divine.
Origin and history
Thea is a female name derived from the Ancient Greek word for goddess. Historically used as a short form of names like Theodora, Dorothea, or Althea, it has gained popularity in the U.S. as an independent standalone name. Its usage in the U.S. has risen significantly in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
20,113 babies in the United States have been named Thea since 1880. It ranks #1061 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #321.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.6 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
- OH (5 %)
- TX (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 86 |
| 1890-1900 | 105 |
| 1900-1910 | 87 |
| 1910-1920 | 157 |
| 1920-1930 | 254 |
| 1930-1940 | 207 |
| 1940-1950 | 431 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,027 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,099 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,008 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,022 |
| 1990-2000 | 952 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,362 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,408 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,908 |
Famous people named Thea
- Thea Queen: Fictional character
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Theia was a Titaness associated with sight, light, and the brightness of the sky.
- The name has seen a major resurgence in the United States, with a substantial portion of its total recorded births occurring since 2020.