UK girl's name
Trisha
Modern feminine name of obscure debated origin, potentially derived from Patricia.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Trisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Trisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1819, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 24 births.
This profile covers 480 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 477 living people in the UK are called Trisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Trisha ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 24 girls were registered as Trisha.
- • About 477 living people in the UK are estimated to have Trisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1819
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2008
24 births
Estimated living
477
2026
Meaning
What does Trisha mean?
The name Trisha is a diminutive form of the feminine name Patricia, which has its roots in the Latin name Patricius, meaning "noble" or "patrician." The name Patricia was derived from the Latin word "patres," which referred to the ancient Roman aristocratic class known as the patricians.
Trisha gained popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is believed to have originated as a shortened version of Patricia, making it easier to pronounce and more informal in nature.
While the name Trisha does not have a direct historical reference in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its parent name, Patricia, has been documented in various historical records. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patricia dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in the writings of St. Augustine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Trisha. One of the earliest examples is Trisha Brown (1936-2017), an American choreographer and dancer who was a pioneering figure in modern dance. Another notable Trisha was Trisha Goddard (born 1957), a British television presenter and journalist.
In the realm of literature, Trisha Yearwood (born 1964) is an American country music singer and author who has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been widely acclaimed for her contributions to the genre.
The world of sports has also seen its share of famous Trishas, including Trisha Stafford-Odom (born 1966), a former professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and was a member of the United States women's national basketball team.
Lastly, Trisha Krishnan (born 1983) is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in numerous Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, becoming a prominent figure in the South Indian film industry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Trisha throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and appeal across various cultures and fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Trisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Trisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Trisha, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Trisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1891 | 77 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1608 | 194 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1511 | 162 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1508 | 47 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Trisha
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Trisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Trisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Trisha was ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Trisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 24 babies registered as Trisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Trisha?
Modern feminine name of obscure debated origin, potentially derived from Patricia.
How many people are called Trisha in the UK?
A total of 480 babies have been registered as Trisha across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.