Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1924
Thell
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Thell, peaking in 1931. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1924–1931
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Thell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 11 have been recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Thell recorded 11 times among boys since 1924, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 1931.
- 11 total births
- 1924–1931 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Thell since 1924, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1931.
- 11
- total births
- 1924–1931
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Thell was born in this single decade.
1931
Single peak year
6 babies were named Thell in 1931 - its busiest year on record.
Thell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thell's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1931 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thell at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1931
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Thell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1931
- Peak year (1931)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Thell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Thell's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Thell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thell? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 11 babies named Thell. The most recent recorded year was 1931. Its busiest year on record was 1931, with 6 births.
When was Thell most popular? ▼
Thell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1931.
How long has the name Thell been used? ▼
Records for Thell go back to 1924, giving 8 years of history through 1931.
What names are similar to Thell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theodore, Theo, Theron, Theadore, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Thell
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Theadore Boy
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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, 1924–1931 (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. "Thell: Baby Name Since 1924 - 11 Births, Peak 1931." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thell. 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 Thell 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.