Thien
Every Thien since 1977 — 1,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thien
Thien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,848 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,084 American babies have been named Thien. Its peak came in 1996, when 42 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 Thien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,848 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,708 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,682 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,417 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,536 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,683 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,131 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,519 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,450 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,311 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,639 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,879 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,447 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,221 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,983 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,418 |
| 2008 | — | — | 35 | #3,275 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,470 | 33 | #3,375 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,090 |
| 2005 | — | — | 35 | #3,016 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,624 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,199 | 24 | #3,719 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,441 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,501 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,067 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,265 | 26 | #2,840 |
| 1990 | — | — | 22 | #2,947 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,593 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thien in 2025?
Thien ranked #11,848 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Thien?
1,084 babies have been named Thien in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thien most popular?
Thien peaked in 1996, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Thien a boy or girl name?
Thien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Thien rising or falling?
Thien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.