Thresa
Thresa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Harvest or late summer; alternatively from the island of Therasia.
Origin and history
Thresa is a rare spelling variant of Theresa, which is derived from the Greek name Therasia. It likely means 'to harvest' or 'from Therasia', referring to a Greek island. In the United States, it enjoyed modest use in the 20th century but is now extremely uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
2,334 babies in the United States have been named Thresa since 1880. It ranks #3646 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (45.5 %)
- PA (12.2 %)
- MI (11.9 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 66 |
| 1900-1910 | 88 |
| 1910-1920 | 210 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 204 |
| 1940-1950 | 190 |
| 1950-1960 | 435 |
| 1960-1970 | 541 |
| 1970-1980 | 229 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Theresa, Terry, Tess, Tracey
Fun facts
- Thresa developed as a simplified or phonetic spelling variant of the traditional name Theresa.
- Over 2,000 girls in the United States have been given the exact spelling Thresa since 1880.