Thea
5 countries#353 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Thea was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
20,118 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #353 · peaked in 2018 with 1,209 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12,168 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #81 · peaked in 2016 with 1,272 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10,718 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #53 · peaked in 2016 with 1,132 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,414 births recorded 1903–2022 · currently #1467 · peaked in 2008 with 275 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,010 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #69 · peaked in 2017 with 88 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
440 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #96 · peaked in 2016 with 54 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Thea’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1608 | — |
| 2007 | #1672 | ↓64 |
| 2008 | #1554 | ↑118 |
| 2009 | #1444 | ↑110 |
| 2010 | #1536 | ↓92 |
| 2011 | #1515 | ↑21 |
| 2012 | #1279 | ↑236 |
| 2013 | #1133 | ↑146 |
| 2014 | #768 | ↑365 |
| 2015 | #463 | ↑305 |
| 2016 | #291 | ↑172 |
| 2017 | #268 | ↑23 |
| 2018 | #273 | ↓5 |
| 2019 | #293 | ↓20 |
| 2020 | #302 | ↓9 |
| 2021 | #314 | ↓12 |
| 2022 | #300 | ↑14 |
| 2023 | #320 | ↓20 |
| 2024 | #348 | ↓28 |
| 2025 | #353 | ↓5 |
Frequently asked questions about Thea
Is Thea a popular name?
Yes — Thea currently ranks #353 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Thea more common for boys or girls?
Thea is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Thea most popular?
Thea peaked in 2018 in United States, with 1,209 recorded births that year.
Is Thea rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Thea’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #738 in 1880 to #353 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Thea?
At least 35,700 babies have been recorded with the name Thea across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Thea popular in more than one country?
Yes — Thea appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Thea?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Thea include Maryam, Hope, Elora, Adelyn.
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