Thayer
girl nameThayer entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #4181 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#4181
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4181 |
| 1940s | #5128 |
| 1960s | #6214 |
| 1970s | #8923 |
| 1980s | #10460 |
| 2000s | #12965 |
| 2010s | #13294 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Thayer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Thayer alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thayer in 2025?
- Thayer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Thayer most popular?
- Thayer peaked in 1936, reaching #4181 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Thayer with classmates?
- Thayer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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