How Many People Are Named Thalia?

Complete statistics for the name Thalia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Thalia
Very Rare
Greek

Thalia means 'to flourish' in Greek, making it a vibrant choice. Only 1 in 22,509 Americans are named Thalia, with around 14,661 living today. The majority, 66%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~14,661
Living in US
1 in 22,509
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To flourish
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Energetic Joyful Creative
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,661
Worldwide Bearers
#18,882
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
393
🇿🇦 South Africa
379
🇨🇱 Chile
345
🇦🇺 Australia
281
🇨🇦 Canada
230
🇳🇱 Netherlands
221
🇻🇪 Venezuela
143
🇯🇲 Jamaica
133
🇧🇪 Belgium
105
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
99

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
14,661 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
10,442
Would be under 30 (66%)
3,645
Would be 30–60 (23%)
1,721
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 15,808 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
73
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Thalia Through the Generations

Thalia's popularity peaked in 1993 with 700 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, people named Thalia span across different age groups, but the bulk, 10,442, are under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary name. With an average age of 28, Thalia continues to gain traction among younger generations, reflecting its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,692
Texas 1,678
New York 1,402
Florida 962
Illinois 575
Arizona 390
Massachusetts 389
New Jersey 383
Pennsylvania 377
Washington 286

⭐ Famous People Named Thalia

Thalia is a feminine given name of ancient Greek origin. It may refer to the following notable people:Thalía, Mexican singer and actress Thalia, Indonesian singer and former member of the idol group JKT48 Thalia Assuras, a Canadian television journalist and media consultant Thalia C. Eley, Professor of Developmental Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry's MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, King's College London, UK Thalia Charalambous, Cypriot long-distance runner Thalia Gouma-Peterson (1933–2001), Greek-born art historian Thalia Field, American writer and e…

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✨ Similar Names to Thalia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thalia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Thalia

How Many People Have the Name Thalia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,661 people in the United States currently share the name Thalia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,509 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thalia a Common or Rare Name?

Thalia is classified as Very 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 Thalia Mean?

Thalia means "to flourish" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thalia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Thalia Most Popular?

The name Thalia reached peak popularity in 1993, with 700 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Thalia?

Approximately 14,661 people named Thalia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,808. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,509 Americans.

Is Thalia a rare name?

Thalia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,509 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thalia mean?

Thalia means "to flourish" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Thalia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Thalia are male and 100% are female.

When was Thalia most popular?

Thalia peaked in 1993 with 700 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US14,661
All-Time Births15,808
1 in X1 in 22,509
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1993
World Rank#18,882
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.