Thatcher
Meaningroof thatcher · English
- US rank
- #1,108
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #797 in 2019
194 babies were named Thatcher in the US in 2025. It has dropped 267 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1965–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Thatcher you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,803 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Thatcher, 194 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Thatcher would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryThatcher first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #797.
- Then vs nowThatcher is 9.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,803.
- TrendThatcher has slipped 267 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,108. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedThatcher is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #489, followed by Oklahoma (#504) and Utah (#515). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
- MeaningIn English, Thatcher means “roof thatcher”.
About the name Thatcher
Thatcher is a boy name of English origin meaning “roof thatcher”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-her”. US birth records list Thatcher for boys from 1965 to 2025, in 58 of those 61 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #797 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,108, with 194 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 1980s | 4.5 | 221,239 boys |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 2000s | 42 | 23,618 boys |
| 2010s | 123 | 8,149 boys |
| 2020s | 138 | 7,248 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 Thatcher
What does the name Thatcher mean?
Thatcher means “roof thatcher” in English.
What is the origin of the name Thatcher?
Thatcher has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Thatcher a boy or girl name?
Thatcher is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thatcher?
Thatcher ranked #1,108 for US boys in 2025, given to 194 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#797).