Total births
1,214
Unisex name · since 1975
Thai
Thai has 1,214 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10145
- among boys today
- 1,214
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
1,214 babies have been named Thai since 1975, making it today's #10145 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thai has been recorded 1,214 times among boys since 1975, currently ranked #10145 nationally and more common than 29% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #10145 among boys today
- 1,214 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Thai is currently the #10145 unisex name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 1,214 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10145
- among boys today
- 1,214
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Thai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10145
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Thai was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
42 babies were named Thai in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Thai compares
1,214 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Thai's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Thai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,214 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Thai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Thai's full recorded timeline at 2000, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Thai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#10,145
Active since
1975
Thai popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Thai popularity over time - girls
212 total births recorded since 1980 (Thai as girls' name)
Thai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Thai's strongest decade.
366 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Thai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s
1980s
274 births
- 1990s
1990s
311 births
- 2000s
2000s
366 births
- 2010s 146
2010s
146 births
- 2020s 50
2020s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 366 births (30% of all-time use).
How Thai compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Thai's total volume
Thai vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Thai by state
Where Thai concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 254 | 20.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 33 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Thai's total US births 20.9%
Even split
254 of 1,214 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thai? ▼
1,214 babies have been named Thai since 1975. It currently ranks #10145 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 42 births.
When was Thai most popular? ▼
Thai was most popular in the 2000s decade with 366 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Thai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thai are California (254 births), Texas (33 births), Georgia (6 births).
Is Thai a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Thai is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,214 births, and as a girl's name it has 212 births.
How long has the name Thai been used? ▼
Thai has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Thai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thaddeus, Thad, Thatcher, Thane, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Thai's data
- Thai's decade-level peak was the 2000s (366 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Thais (254 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Thai
Nearby Names Like Thai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thai
Thaddeus Boy
#852 26,057 births
Thad Boy
#12364 8,219 births
Thatcher Boy
#1040 4,955 births
Thane Boy
#2967 2,604 births
Thayne Boy
#6507 1,450 births
Compare Thai side by side: Thai vs Thaddeus Thai vs Thad Thai vs Thatcher
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Thai
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thai: #10145 Unisex Name - 1,214 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Thai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.