Tressa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTRESS-uh / ˈtrɛsəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: third; English: derived from Teresa
Historical & Cultural Background
Tressa is often considered a diminutive of Teresa, which has roots in the Latin word 'tertius,' meaning 'third.' The name Teresa has been popularized by various saints and historical figures, contributing to its variations. Tressa itself has gained some recognition as an independent name in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Tressa has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tress
- Teresa
International Variants
- Teresa (Spanish)
- Terese (Swedish)
- Teresa (Italian)
Famous people named Tressa
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Fictional characters named Tressa
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Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Tressa (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 15 |
| 1889 | 19 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 17 |
| 1892 | 22 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1894 | 24 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1896 | 33 |
| 1897 | 27 |
| 1898 | 22 |
| 1899 | 21 |
| 1900 | 21 |
| 1901 | 20 |
| 1902 | 21 |
| 1903 | 22 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 29 |
| 1906 | 24 |
| 1907 | 26 |
| 1908 | 32 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1914 | 39 |
| 1915 | 49 |
| 1916 | 46 |
| 1917 | 52 |
| 1918 | 50 |
| 1919 | 57 |
| 1920 | 46 |
| 1921 | 52 |
| 1922 | 45 |
| 1923 | 54 |
| 1924 | 46 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1927 | 30 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 26 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 45 |
| 1952 | 40 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 59 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 77 |
| 1959 | 71 |
| 1960 | 72 |
| 1961 | 97 |
| 1962 | 85 |
| 1963 | 76 |
| 1964 | 104 |
| 1965 | 97 |
| 1966 | 119 |
| 1967 | 106 |
| 1968 | 101 |
| 1969 | 177 |
| 1970 | 186 |
| 1971 | 193 |
| 1972 | 150 |
| 1973 | 148 |
| 1974 | 153 |
| 1975 | 153 |
| 1976 | 117 |
| 1977 | 125 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1979 | 107 |
| 1980 | 93 |
| 1981 | 94 |
| 1982 | 86 |
| 1983 | 71 |
| 1984 | 78 |
| 1985 | 70 |
| 1986 | 82 |
| 1987 | 71 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 61 |
| 1990 | 95 |
| 1991 | 80 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 92 |
| 1994 | 83 |
| 1995 | 70 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |