Total births
1,099
Unisex name · since 1976
Thanh
1,099 babies named Thanh in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1982. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,099
- total births
- 1976–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Thanh is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,099 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Thanh recorded 1,099 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2021.
- 1,099 total births
- 1976–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,099 boys have been named Thanh since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,099
- total births
- 1976–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Thanh was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
74 babies were named Thanh in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Thanh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thanh's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 74, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thanh at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Thanh popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2021
- Peak year (1982)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Thanh popularity over time - girls
650 total births recorded since 1976 (Thanh as girls' name)
Thanh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Thanh's strongest decade.
494 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Thanh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 77
1970s
77 births
- 1980s
1980s
494 births
- 1990s
1990s
300 births
- 2000s 153
2000s
153 births
- 2010s 70
2010s
70 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 494 births (45% of all-time use).
How Thanh 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 Thanh's total volume
Thanh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Thanh by state
Where Thanh concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 269 | 24.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 68 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 31 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Thanh's total US births 24.5%
Even split
269 of 1,099 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thanh? ▼
1,099 babies have been named Thanh since 1976. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1982 with 74 births.
When was Thanh most popular? ▼
Thanh was most popular in the 1980s decade with 494 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Thanh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thanh are California (269 births), Texas (68 births), Louisiana (31 births).
Is Thanh a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Thanh is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,099 births, and as a girl's name it has 650 births.
How long has the name Thanh been used? ▼
Records for Thanh go back to 1976, giving 46 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Thanh? ▼
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 Thanh's data
- Thanh's decade-level peak was the 1980s (494 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Thanhs (269 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 Thanh
Nearby Names Like Thanh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thanh
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 Thanh side by side: Thanh vs Thaddeus Thanh vs Thad Thanh vs Thatcher
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–2021 (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. "Thanh: Baby Name Since 1976 - 1,099 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thanh. 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 Thanh 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.