Thai
Every Thai since 1975 — 1,426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thai
Thai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,846 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,426 American babies have been named Thai — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Thai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thai 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 | #11,846 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,811 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,693 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,532 | 11 | #7,712 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,100 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,658 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,745 | 10 | #8,146 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,909 | 12 | #7,087 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,990 | 9 | #8,765 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,685 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,256 | 16 | #5,721 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,439 | 12 | #7,008 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,055 | 17 | #5,375 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,295 | 13 | #6,600 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,062 | 22 | #4,493 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,509 |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,116 | 30 | #3,628 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,263 | 32 | #3,479 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,500 | 36 | #3,185 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,349 | 31 | #3,445 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,857 | 42 | #2,647 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,627 | 42 | #2,595 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,255 | 42 | #2,502 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,184 | 35 | #2,749 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,969 | 34 | #2,788 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42 | #2,325 |
| 1995 | — | — | 36 | #2,249 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,859 |
| 1985 | — | — | 25 | #2,218 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,362 | 13 | #3,413 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thai in 2025?
Thai ranked #11,846 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 Thai?
1,426 babies have been named Thai in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thai most popular?
Thai peaked in 2004, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Thai a boy or girl name?
Thai is used for both: about 15% of babies named Thai have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Thai rising or falling?
Thai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.