Thane

Thane is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 boys in the United States.

Thane at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Thane

Thane belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Thane first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1162 in 1963, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 2,570 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thane in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#1162 in 1963
Peak year
2015
Babies named Thane in 2024
42
Total since 1880
2,570

Thane in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2501 in 2000
Babies named Thane in 2024
5
Total since 1996
71

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thane mean?

The meaning of Thane is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Thane a boy or girl name?

Thane is a boy name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Thane?

Thane comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Thane?

Thane first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #1162 in 1963, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].