How Many People Are Named Thy?

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

Thy
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Thy is a rare, feminine name that means 'god' in Vietnamese, adding a spiritual touch. Only 360 people named Thy live in the US today, making up just 1 in 917,289 Americans. The majority, 50%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~259
Living in US
1 in 1,279,727
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Spiritual Mysterious Intelligent
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

79,540
Worldwide Bearers
#12,429
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
77,078
🇺🇸 United States
1,586
🇰🇭 Cambodia
233
🇨🇦 Canada
99
🇬🇳 Guinea
96
🇦🇺 Australia
84
🇹🇭 Thailand
53
🇫🇷 France
37
🇮🇶 Iraq
34
🇲🇾 Malaysia
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
360 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
183
Would be under 30 (50%)
183
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 366 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
99

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

📜 Thy Through the Generations

Thy reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 18 births, but since then, it's seen a slow decline. Today, the average age of someone named Thy is 28, with most falling between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Thy is a name embraced by a younger generation, with a significant portion still under 30, keeping it fresh and relevant.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 69

✨ Similar Names to Thy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thy's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Thy

How Many People Have the Name Thy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 259 people in the United States currently share the name Thy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,279,727 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thy a Common or Rare Name?

Thy 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 Thy Mean?

Thy means "god" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Thy Most Popular?

The name Thy reached peak popularity in 1991, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Thy?

Approximately 259 people named Thy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 259. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,279,727 Americans.

Is Thy a rare name?

Thy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,279,727 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thy mean?

Thy means "god" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Thy more male or female?

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

When was Thy most popular?

Thy peaked in 1991 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US259
All-Time Births259
1 in X1 in 1,279,727
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1991
World Rank#12,429
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.