How Many People Are Named Thea?

Complete statistics for the name Thea in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Thea
Very Rare
19,242
Estimated People
1 in 17,150
1 in X Americans
2018
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
19,237 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 27

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 34
Alabama 93
Arkansas 86
Arizona 169
California 1,684
Colorado 307
Connecticut 102
DC 10
Delaware 5
Florida 544
Georgia 257
Hawaii 55
Iowa 264
Idaho 118
Illinois 646
Indiana 386
Kansas 200
Kentucky 169
Louisiana 128
Massachusetts 413
Maryland 162
Maine 55
Michigan 496
Minnesota 547
Missouri 339
Mississippi 29
Montana 63
North Carolina 294
North Dakota 99
Nebraska 158
New Hampshire 80
New Jersey 326
New Mexico 24
Nevada 75
New York 1,418
Ohio 709
Oklahoma 164
Oregon 189
Pennsylvania 749
Rhode Island 11
South Carolina 92
South Dakota 104
Tennessee 191
Texas 671
Utah 302
Virginia 266
Vermont 6
Washington 457
Wisconsin 386
West Virginia 76
Wyoming 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Thea

How Many People Have the Name Thea in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,242 people in the United States currently share the name Thea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,150 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Thea a Common or Rare Name?

Thea is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Thea Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Thea are covered in full on the Thea name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Thea Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Thea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Thea is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Thea Most Popular?

The name Thea reached peak popularity in 2018, with 1,208 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Thea Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Thea across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Thea?

Approximately 19,242 people in the United States share the name Thea, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Thea a rare name?

Thea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,150 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thea mean?

The meaning and origin of Thea is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Thea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Thea are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Thea most popular?

The name Thea reached its peak in 2018, with 1,208 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People19,242
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 17,150
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2018
Male %0%
Female %100%

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