How Many People Are Named Thai?
Complete statistics for the name Thai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Thai is a very rare male name, with only 1,379 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 239,311 Americans. The majority of people named Thai are under 30, giving it a modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,420 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Thai Through the Generations
Thai saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 52 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. Currently, there are 813 individuals under 30, 607 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a younger demographic. This name is predominantly found among newer generations, with a significant portion being under 30, which makes it a genuinely modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Thai
How Many People Have the Name Thai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,899 people in the United States currently share the name Thai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,696 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Thai a Common or Rare Name?
Thai is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Thai Mean?
Thai means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Thai in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.
When Was Thai Most Popular?
The name Thai reached peak popularity in 2004, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Thai?
Approximately 12,899 people named Thai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,899. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,696 Americans.
Is Thai a rare name?
Thai is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,696 Americans has this name.
What does the name Thai mean?
Thai means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins.
Is Thai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Thai are male and 15% are female.
When was Thai most popular?
Thai peaked in 2004 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.