Thea
girl name#353 in 2025Thea entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #268 in 2017, ranks #353 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#353
rank today
#268
peak (2017)
867
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #774 |
| 1890s | #946 |
| 1900s | #1332 |
| 1910s | #1760 |
| 1920s | #1722 |
| 1930s | #1766 |
| 1940s | #1276 |
| 1950s | #973 |
| 1960s | #1013 |
| 1970s | #1169 |
| 1980s | #1337 |
| 1990s | #1686 |
| 2000s | #1520 |
| 2010s | #782 |
| 2020s | #323 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Thea has been most popular in CA, PA, NY.
Living bearers
About 18,500 people named Thea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thea is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thea in 2025?
- Thea ranks #353 among US girl names in 2025, with 867 babies given the name.
- When was the name Thea most popular?
- Thea peaked in 2017, reaching #268 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Thea with classmates?
- Thea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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