Thayer
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,905 in 1918
15 babies were named Thayer in the US in 2025. It has dropped 410 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Thayer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Thayer, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Thayer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryThayer first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1918, when it ranked #1,905. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendThayer has slipped 410 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Thayer
Thayer is a boy name of French and German origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-yer”. US birth records list Thayer for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 104 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1918, when it ranked #1,905 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 83,770 boys |
| 1920s | 7.2 | 138,889 boys |
| 1930s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 233,100 boys |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 418,410 boys |
| 1960s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 229,358 boys |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 203,666 boys |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 149,031 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 147,929 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 46,425 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 85,714 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Thayer
What is the origin of the name Thayer?
Thayer has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Thayer a boy or girl name?
Thayer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thayer?
Thayer ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1918 (#1,905).