Total births
408
Unisex name · since 1976
Thi
408 babies named Thi 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.
- 408
- total births
- 1976–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
408 girls have been named Thi since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thi has been recorded 408 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2018.
- 408 total births
- 1976–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
408 girls have been named Thi since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 408
- total births
- 1976–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Thi was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
20 babies were named Thi in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Thi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thi's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thi at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Thi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2018
- Peak year (1982)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Thi popularity over time - boys
63 total births recorded since 1979 (Thi as boys' name)
Thi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Thi's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Thi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s
1990s
119 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s 36
2010s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 119 births (29% of all-time use).
Thi by state
Where Thi concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Thi's total US births 10.8%
Even split
44 of 408 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thi? ▼
408 babies have been named Thi since 1976. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1982 with 20 births.
When was Thi most popular? ▼
Thi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Thi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thi are California (44 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Thi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Thi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 408 births, and as a boy's name it has 63 births.
How long has the name Thi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thi since 1976 -- 43 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Thi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thia, Thirza, Thiana, Thiara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Thi's data
- Thi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most This (44 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 Thi
Nearby Names Like Thi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thi
Thia Girl
#8537 339 births
Thirza Girl
207 births
Thiana Girl
#4852 170 births
Thiara Girl
#9328 104 births
Thiya Girl
#9501 75 births
Compare Thi side by side: Thi vs Thia Thi vs Thirza Thi vs Thiana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1976–2018 (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. "Thi: Baby Name Since 1976 - 408 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thi. 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 Thi 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 June 2026.