Thatcher
Every Thatcher since 1965 — 4,967 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thatcher
Thatcher is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,111 in 2025 with 194 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 4,967 American babies have been named Thatcher. Its peak came in 2021, when 297 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Thatcher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thatcher 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 | — | — | 194 | #1,111 |
| 2024 | — | — | 214 | #1,041 |
| 2023 | — | — | 220 | #1,002 |
| 2022 | — | — | 235 | #966 |
| 2021 | — | — | 297 | #815 |
| 2020 | — | — | 271 | #845 |
| 2019 | — | — | 288 | #798 |
| 2018 | — | — | 274 | #819 |
| 2017 | — | — | 260 | #851 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,379 | 274 | #831 |
| 2015 | — | — | 242 | #901 |
| 2014 | — | — | 254 | #869 |
| 2013 | — | — | 200 | #992 |
| 2012 | — | — | 181 | #1,056 |
| 2011 | — | — | 166 | #1,115 |
| 2010 | — | — | 161 | #1,156 |
| 2009 | — | — | 123 | #1,389 |
| 2008 | — | — | 112 | #1,476 |
| 2007 | — | — | 140 | #1,262 |
| 2006 | — | — | 162 | #1,088 |
| 2005 | — | — | 92 | #1,545 |
| 2004 | — | — | 58 | #2,071 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49 | #2,230 |
| 2002 | — | — | 52 | #2,088 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41 | #2,424 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,525 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,680 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,360 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,716 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,235 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,225 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,683 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,376 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thatcher in 2025?
Thatcher ranked #1,111 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 194 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Thatcher?
4,967 babies have been named Thatcher in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thatcher most popular?
Thatcher peaked in 2021, when 297 newborns received the name.
Is Thatcher a boy or girl name?
Thatcher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Thatcher rising or falling?
Thatcher has been roughly stable over the past decade.