Tresa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tresa has Latin origins, derived from 'Teresa', meaning 'harvester'. It has evolved through several forms and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly as a diminutive. Tresa is associated with warmth and familiarity, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Tresa is most popular in Oklahoma, 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, Tresa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tresa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2105th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2254th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1042nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1016th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4257th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13081st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tresa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tresa"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɛsə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Tresa is derived from the Latin name 'Teresa', which has uncertain origins but is often linked to the Greek word 'therizo', meaning 'to harvest'.
Meaning
harvester
Language Evolution
Teresa, Teresita, Tresa
Historical Usage
The name Tresa gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, as a diminutive form of Teresa.
Variants & Derivatives
Teresa, Teresita, Tessie, Tress
Modern Popularity & Image
Tresa is viewed as a unique and modern name that carries a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Tresa Hughes, an American politician, Tresa McBee, an author and educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tresa"
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 "Tresa"
"Tresa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2105th of 9107 | 298 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2254th of 9204 | 263 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1042nd of 12526 | 1,850 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1016th of 19264 | 1,953 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4257th of 27321 | 349 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13081st of 35406 | 101 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Tresa" 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 "Tresa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
82.09% 1132nd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.44% 856th/2227 |
80.45% 1955th/2430 |
31.09% 887th/2853 |
37.87% 1051st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.53% 838th/2937 |
65.52% 2282nd/3483 |
25.33% 891st/3518 |
32.47% 1313th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tresa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tresa" 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.