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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Thane — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Thandi|Thang
ScottishBoy↑↑ Surging

Thane

THAYN · 1 syllables

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#2983
↑↑ Surging
#2983
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2878 in 2020
5yr change
+420 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2983 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Thane

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2983

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+420 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishNorseStrongRegal1-syllableRareFeudalWarriorHistoricalMasculineBold
Character
feudal authority and rank
STRONG
High confidence

Thane is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2983 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +420 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2983 · very rare
Thane at a Glance
Meaning:A Scottish feudal lord or warrior of rank, from Norse origins meaning 'servant' or 'warrior'
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#2878 in 2020
5yr change:+420 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Thane Smith
American football player
Similar Sound
ThainShane◈ThaneDaneThayne
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Thane illustration
Name Intelligence
Thane · Overview
Summary

Thane is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2983 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Thane scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 420 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Regal character
Thane carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Thane is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
thane.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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