Treasure
Treasure is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Precious object, wealth, or highly valued person.
Origin and history
Treasure is a modern English vocabulary name derived from the Old French 'tresor' and Latin 'thesaurus'. It has gained popularity in the United States in recent decades as a cherished word name. It represents a precious or highly valued gift.
Popularity in the United States
8,754 babies in the United States have been named Treasure since 1880. It ranks #1788 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #737.
States where it is most popular
- FL (10.1 %)
- GA (9 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 68 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 372 |
| 1990-2000 | 993 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,641 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,198 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the ancient Greek 'thesauros', meaning a storehouse or repository of precious items.
- Treasure has seen a significant increase in U.S. usage during the 2020s compared to its historic usage.