Tressa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tressa is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'harvester'. It evolved from the name Teresa through various forms and has gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is often associated with traits of charm and individuality, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Tressa is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest 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, Tressa 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, 'Tressa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1002nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1820th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1433rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 958th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1708th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3160th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7820th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tressa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tressa"
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɛsə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Tressa is derived from the Latin name 'Teresa', which is believed to mean 'harvester' or 'to reap'. The name has been associated with various saints and has evolved through different cultures.
Meaning
harvester
Language Evolution
Teresa, Terese, Tressia, Tressa
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, due to its association with various saints and cultural figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Teresa, Theresa, Tressie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tressa is viewed as a unique and vintage name that carries a sense of charm and individuality.
Famous People
Tressa G. Wright, American actress, Tressa W. Kearney, educator and writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tressa"
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 "Tressa"
"Tressa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1002nd of 9107 | 941 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1820th of 9204 | 371 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1433rd of 12526 | 1,002 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 958th of 19264 | 2,143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1708th of 27321 | 1,260 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3160th of 35406 | 788 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7820th of 30306 | 170 |
Regional Popularity of "Tressa" 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 "Tressa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
75.85% 1074th/1416 |
50.04% 690th/1379 |
72.23% 1709th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
77.38% 1204th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
69.51% 1548th/2227 |
- |
47.63% 1359th/2853 |
58.38% 1620th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.57% 839th/2937 |
38.67% 1347th/3483 |
27.23% 958th/3518 |
30.27% 1224th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.53% 1383rd/3685 |
47.33% 2118th/4475 |
50.56% 2626th/5194 |
37.52% 2370th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.01% 2658th/4582 |
72.93% 3766th/5164 |
72.69% 5316th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tressa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tressa" 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.