Than
boy nameThan entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #3942 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#3942
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3942 |
| 1980s | #5578 |
| 1990s | #6670 |
| 2010s | #12136 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Than are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Than alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Than in 2025?
- Than is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Than most popular?
- Than peaked in 1956, reaching #3942 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Than with classmates?
- Than will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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