Thalia
Every Thalia since 1885 — 16,264 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thalia
Thalia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #648 in 2025 with 446 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 16,264 American babies have been named Thalia. Its peak came in 1993, when 700 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Thalia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thalia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 446 | #648 |
| 2024 | 450 | #655 |
| 2023 | 522 | #570 |
| 2022 | 461 | #640 |
| 2021 | 399 | #718 |
| 2020 | 338 | #802 |
| 2019 | 327 | #831 |
| 2018 | 360 | #758 |
| 2017 | 350 | #787 |
| 2016 | 352 | #812 |
| 2015 | 354 | #798 |
| 2014 | 377 | #744 |
| 2013 | 307 | #849 |
| 2012 | 278 | #925 |
| 2011 | 257 | #991 |
| 2010 | 272 | #947 |
| 2009 | 277 | #965 |
| 2008 | 318 | #878 |
| 2007 | 351 | #820 |
| 2006 | 357 | #772 |
| 2005 | 412 | #676 |
| 2004 | 495 | #574 |
| 2003 | 431 | #623 |
| 2002 | 423 | #607 |
| 2001 | 388 | #652 |
| 2000 | 398 | #630 |
| 1995 | 500 | #494 |
| 1990 | 154 | #1,129 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,324 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,594 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,561 |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,349 |
| 1965 | 46 | #1,669 |
| 1960 | 91 | #1,146 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,800 |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,791 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,730 |
| 1940 | 21 | #1,788 |
| 1935 | 27 | #1,442 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,655 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,439 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,701 |
| 1915 | 25 | #1,470 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,414 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,186 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thalia in 2025?
Thalia ranked #648 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 446 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Thalia?
16,264 babies have been named Thalia in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thalia most popular?
Thalia peaked in 1993, when 700 newborns received the name.
Is Thalia a boy or girl name?
Thalia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Thalia rising or falling?
Thalia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.