How Many People Are Named Thea?
Complete statistics for the name Thea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Thea, meaning 'divine' in Greek, is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 18,607 Americans bearing it today. That's just 17,735 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2018 with 1,208 births, showing it's still on the rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People named Thea have a life path number 7, which traditionally represents introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 19,236 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Thea Through the Generations
Thea has seen a steady increase in usage since its modern revival, with a significant spike in 2018. Today, the majority of people named Thea are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name. With 13,054 under-30s, Thea is predominantly embraced by younger generations, while 3,125 are aged between 30 and 60, and 3,057 are over 60, suggesting a growing legacy among older adults too.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Thea's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Thea
How Many People Have the Name Thea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 131 people in the United States currently share the name Thea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,530,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Thea a Common or Rare Name?
Thea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Thea Mean?
Thea means "divine" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Thea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Thea Most Popular?
The name Thea reached peak popularity in 2018, with 1,208 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Thea?
Approximately 131 people named Thea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 131. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,530,147 Americans.
Is Thea a rare name?
Thea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,530,147 Americans has this name.
What does the name Thea mean?
Thea means "divine" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Thea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Thea are male and 100% are female.
When was Thea most popular?
Thea peaked in 2018 with 1,208 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.