Thayer
boy name#5861 in 2025Thayer entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1905 in 1918, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#5861
rank today
#1905
peak (1918)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2520 |
| 1920s | #3120 |
| 1930s | #2952 |
| 1940s | #2863 |
| 1950s | #3245 |
| 1960s | #2887 |
| 1970s | #4039 |
| 1980s | #4707 |
| 1990s | #4641 |
| 2000s | #5773 |
| 2010s | #3118 |
| 2020s | #4899 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Thayer has been most popular in AR, KY, WA.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Thayer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thayer alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 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 ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Thayer most popular?
- Thayer peaked in 1918, reaching #1905 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Thayer with classmates?
- Thayer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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