Thersa
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
1,071 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1965 Peak Popularity Year
45 Peak Births

Thersa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Thersa is a name of Greek origin meaning 'harvest'. It evolved from forms like Theresa and Teresa. The name has historical significance due to its association with Saint Teresa of Ávila and gained popularity during the Middle Ages. Currently, it is viewed as a classic name associated with grace and strength.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Thersa"

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Pronunciation

/ˈθɜːrsə/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Thersa is derived from the Greek word 'thera', which means 'harvest'. It is often associated with the concept of reaping or gathering.

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Meaning

harvest

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Language Evolution

Theresa, Teresa, Thersa

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities, due to the veneration of Saint Teresa of Ávila.

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Variants & Derivatives

Teresa, Theresa, Tessa

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Modern Popularity & Image

Thersa is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and strength.

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Famous People

Saint Teresa of Ávila, Theresa May

📊 Thersa Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Thersa Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 45 peak births in 1965

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Thersa"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Thersa"

"Thersa" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3097th of 9107 155
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4250th of 9204 81
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2523rd of 12526 380
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2948th of 19264 386
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 12377th of 27321 63
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 33240th of 35406 6

Regional Popularity of "Thersa" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Thersa" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - 88.07%
2444th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
- 78.14%
2749th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Thersa"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Thersa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Thersa" in the United States

The name Thersa is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Thersa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Thersa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3097th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4250th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2523rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2948th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12377th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Thersa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Thersa name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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