Treasure Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Treasure' has its roots in Middle English, deriving from the Old French and Latin terms for a storehouse of valuables. It conveys the meaning of wealth and valuable items. The language path shows its evolution from Latin to modern English. The name does not have biblical relevance, but has gained popularity in various contexts due to its association with preciousness.
The name Treasure is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Treasure has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Treasure' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10143rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8378th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4004th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5100th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3967th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2040th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1173rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 842nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Treasure' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Treasure"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɛʒər/
Origin
Middle English
Etymology
The word 'treasure' comes from the Middle English 'tresor', which is derived from the Old French 'tresor', and ultimately from the Latin 'thesaurus', meaning 'storehouse' or 'treasure'.
Meaning
valuable items or wealth
Language Evolution
Middle English: tresor, Old French: tresor, Latin: thesaurus
Historical Usage
The term became popular in English literature during the Middle Ages, often used in contexts referring to wealth or valuable possessions.
Variants & Derivatives
Treasury, Treasurer, Treasurey
Modern Popularity & Image
In modern times, the name Treasure is often associated with wealth, value, and preciousness, and is used both as a noun and a given name.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Treasure"
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 "Treasure"
"Treasure" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10143rd of 24088 | 83 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8378th of 23106 | 103 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4004th of 9204 | 93 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5100th of 12526 | 111 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3967th of 19264 | 248 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2040th of 27321 | 969 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1173rd of 35406 | 3,141 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 842nd of 30306 | 3,848 |
Regional Popularity of "Treasure" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Treasure" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.58% 1790th/3685 |
59.66% 2670th/4475 |
35.48% 1843rd/5194 |
39.94% 2523rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.98% 1053rd/4582 |
23.80% 1229th/5164 |
12.27% 897th/7313 |
26.45% 1974th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.00% 717th/3984 |
27.21% 1221st/4487 |
9.13% 623rd/6822 |
31.84% 1998th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Treasure"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Treasure" 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.