Trisha
Trisha is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Noble or noblewoman.
Origin and history
Trisha originated as a short form or diminutive of Patricia, which derives from the Latin word for noble. It gained popularity in the mid to late 20th century in the United States as an independent given name. While its usage has declined recently, it remains a familiar American classic.
Popularity in the United States
40,302 babies in the United States have been named Trisha since 1880. It ranks #682 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.2 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 229 |
| 1950-1960 | 567 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,494 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,544 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,807 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,319 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,036 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,016 |
| 2020-2029 | 285 |
Famous people named Trisha
- Trisha Yearwood: Singer, Author
- Trisha Paytas: Internet Personality, Singer
Nicknames
Trish, Tish
Fun facts
- Trisha began as a nickname for Patricia before gaining official recognition as an independent given name in the United States.
- The name experienced its highest levels of popularity in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.