Thao
girl nameThao entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #1837 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#1837
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5539 |
| 1980s | #2467 |
| 1990s | #3255 |
| 2000s | #8914 |
| 2010s | #13863 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Thao are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thao alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thao in 2025?
- Thao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Thao most popular?
- Thao peaked in 1984, reaching #1837 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Thao with classmates?
- Thao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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