Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Thea.
National Rank (2025)
#353
All-Time Peak Rank
#268 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
20,113
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Thea Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Thea
According to SSA data, Thea achieved its highest historical rank of #268 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,209 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 26.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 122 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Thea scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+26.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,209Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
122Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:86
1890s:105
1900s:87
1910s:157
1920s:254
1930s:207
1940s:431
1950s:1,027
1960s:1,099
1970s:1,008
1980s:1,022
1990s:952
2000s:1,362
2010s:6,408
2020s:5,908
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTh-ea
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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