Tresa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTREH-sah / /ˈtrɛsə/Latin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: 'harvester'; Spanish: 'thresher'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tresa is often considered a diminutive of Teresa, which has roots in both Latin and Spanish cultures. The name Teresa has been popularized by various saints and historical figures. Tresa itself is less common but retains a similar charm and appeal. It is sometimes used in modern contexts as a unique alternative to Teresa.
Trend Summary
Tresa has seen limited popularity in the United States, often overshadowed by its more common variant, Teresa.
Similar Names
Variants
- Teresa
- Teresita
International Variants
- Teresa (Spanish)
- Terese (Norwegian)
- Teresa (Italian)
Famous people named Tresa
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Fictional characters named Tresa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tresa was first seen in the United States in 1886. Tresa has ranked as high as #864 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Indiana, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Tresa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tresa (1982)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 35 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 44 |
| 1951 | 44 |
| 1952 | 65 |
| 1953 | 49 |
| 1954 | 79 |
| 1955 | 81 |
| 1956 | 96 |
| 1957 | 92 |
| 1958 | 109 |
| 1959 | 144 |
| 1960 | 175 |
| 1961 | 192 |
| 1962 | 188 |
| 1963 | 181 |
| 1964 | 177 |
| 1965 | 200 |
| 1966 | 206 |
| 1967 | 180 |
| 1968 | 164 |
| 1969 | 168 |
| 1970 | 174 |
| 1971 | 192 |
| 1972 | 145 |
| 1973 | 109 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1975 | 75 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 62 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |