Thayne
Meaningthane, retainer · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,515 in 1962
8 babies were named Thayne in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,055 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Thayne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Thayne, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Thayne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryThayne first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #1,515. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowThayne was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendThayne has slipped 4,055 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Thayne means “thane, retainer”.
About the name Thayne
Thayne is a boy name of English origin meaning “thane, retainer”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-yne”. US birth records list Thayne for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 105 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #1,515 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 1920s | 6.5 | 152,905 boys |
| 1930s | 5.2 | 191,571 boys |
| 1940s | 4.0 | 248,756 boys |
| 1950s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1960s | 8.6 | 116,414 boys |
| 1970s | 7.3 | 137,174 boys |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 138,889 boys |
| 1990s | 9.3 | 107,181 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 83,472 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,034 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 150,376 boys |
Other spellings of Thayne
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 Thayne
What does the name Thayne mean?
Thayne means “thane, retainer” in English.
What is the origin of the name Thayne?
Thayne has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Thayne a boy or girl name?
Thayne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thayne?
Thayne ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#1,515).