Thane
Every Thane since 1916 — 2,604 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thane
Thane is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,440 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 2,604 American babies have been named Thane. Its peak came in 2015, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Thane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,440 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2,993 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,407 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2,997 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,912 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,879 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2,938 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,614 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,594 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2,407 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,297 |
| 2014 | 51 | #2,488 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,298 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,762 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,585 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,007 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,619 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,825 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,969 |
| 2006 | 48 | #2,537 |
| 2005 | 35 | #3,015 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2,877 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,725 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,191 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,382 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,469 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,549 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,621 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,219 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,361 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,060 |
| 1970 | 26 | #1,739 |
| 1965 | 33 | #1,358 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,356 |
| 1955 | 22 | #1,676 |
| 1950 | 8 | #3,001 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,728 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,428 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,605 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,470 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thane in 2025?
Thane ranked #3,440 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Thane?
2,604 babies have been named Thane in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thane most popular?
Thane peaked in 2015, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Thane a boy or girl name?
Thane is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Thane rising or falling?
Thane is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.