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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TRESS-uh /ˈtrɛsə/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: third; English: derived from Teresa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tressa has its roots in the Latin name "Teresa," which is derived from the Greek name "Therasia," meaning "harvester" or "to reap." The name Teresa was popularized in the Christian tradition by Saint Teresa of Ávila, a prominent figure in the 16th century known for her mystical writings and reform of the Carmelite order. The name entered the English language through various translations and adaptations, particularly during the Renaissance when interest in classical names surged.
Over time, Tressa emerged as a diminutive or variant form of Teresa, particularly in English-speaking contexts. Historically, the name Teresa has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Teresa of Lisieux, who lived in the late 19th century and is venerated in the Catholic Church.
Her influence further solidified the name's association with piety and devotion. The name Teresa, and by extension Tressa, has appeared in various literary works and religious texts, contributing to its cultural resonance.
The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, reflects the era's linguistic shifts, although it does not directly mention the name Tressa. Culturally, Tressa carries connotations of strength and nurturing, aligning with its agricultural roots.
The symbolism of harvesting connects to themes of growth and sustenance, which have been significant in various cultures throughout history. The name has been embraced in different forms across regions, with Tressa serving as a unique variant that reflects both historical depth and linguistic evolution.
As a diminutive, it encapsulates a sense of familiarity and affection, which has contributed to its endurance in various contexts.
Famous people named Tressa
In this section, you will find notable people named Tressa. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tressa who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Tressa who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Tressa Thomas is a singer best known for her work with the band The Tressas and her solo album Tressa's Journey.
Tressa G. is a writer and author best known for her novels in the romance genre.
Fictional characters named Tressa
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Tressa is a fictional character from the video game Octopath Traveler. She is a young scholar with a passion for knowledge and adventure, seeking to uncover the mysteries of the world.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tressa was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Tressa has ranked as high as #931 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Tressa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tressa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tressa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tressa (2008)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tressa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1995 | 70 |
| 1994 | 83 |
| 1993 | 92 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1991 | 80 |
| 1990 | 95 |
| 1989 | 61 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1987 | 71 |
| 1986 | 82 |
| 1985 | 70 |
| 1984 | 78 |
| 1983 | 71 |
| 1982 | 86 |
| 1981 | 94 |
| 1980 | 93 |
| 1979 | 107 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1977 | 125 |
| 1976 | 117 |
| 1975 | 153 |
| 1974 | 153 |
| 1973 | 148 |
| 1972 | 150 |
| 1971 | 193 |
| 1970 | 186 |
| 1969 | 177 |
| 1968 | 101 |
| 1967 | 106 |
| 1966 | 119 |
| 1965 | 97 |
| 1964 | 104 |
| 1963 | 76 |
| 1962 | 85 |
| 1961 | 97 |
| 1960 | 72 |
| 1959 | 71 |
| 1958 | 77 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1956 | 59 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1952 | 40 |
| 1951 | 45 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1939 | 26 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1927 | 30 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1924 | 46 |
| 1923 | 54 |
| 1922 | 45 |
| 1921 | 52 |
| 1920 | 46 |
| 1919 | 57 |
| 1918 | 50 |
| 1917 | 52 |
| 1916 | 46 |
| 1915 | 49 |
| 1914 | 39 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1908 | 32 |
| 1907 | 26 |
| 1906 | 24 |
| 1905 | 29 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1903 | 22 |
| 1902 | 21 |
| 1901 | 20 |
| 1900 | 21 |
| 1899 | 21 |
| 1898 | 22 |
| 1897 | 27 |
| 1896 | 33 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1894 | 24 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1892 | 22 |
| 1891 | 17 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1889 | 19 |
| 1888 | 15 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1880 | 7 |