Thistle
girl name#14942 in 2025Thistle entered the US charts in 2012, peaked at #14942 in 2025, ranks #14942 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2012–2025
#14942
rank today
#14942
peak (2025)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #16869 |
| 2020s | #15068 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Thistle are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Thistle is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Thistles are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thistle in 2025?
- Thistle ranks #14942 among US girl names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Thistle most popular?
- Thistle peaked in 2025, reaching #14942 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Thistle with classmates?
- Thistle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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