Thane
Meaningnobleman, landholder · Old English
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,147 in 1962
34 babies were named Thane in the US in 2025. It has dropped 533 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Thane you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Thane, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Thane would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryThane first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1962, when it reached #1,147.
- TrendThane has slipped 533 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Thane means “nobleman, landholder”.
About the name Thane
Thane is a boy name of English origin meaning “nobleman, landholder”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-ane”. US birth records list Thane for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 99 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #1,147 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1930s | 3.3 | 304,878 boys |
| 1940s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 1950s | 8.3 | 120,192 boys |
| 1960s | 19 | 52,056 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 68,729 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,818 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 64,516 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,847 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,358 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 43,541 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Thane
What does the name Thane mean?
Thane means “nobleman, landholder” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Thane?
Thane has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Thane a boy or girl name?
Thane is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thane?
Thane ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#1,147).