Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Thailand since 2000
Babies named Thailand per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 48 |
| 2010s | 5 | 69 |
| 2020s | 6 | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Thailand is an unconventional place name that began appearing in U.S. birth records in 2000. As of 2025, it ranked 6446, with an estimated 1 in 131,390 boys receiving the name. Its peak year of usage so far is also 2025, suggesting a very gradual increase in interest, but it remains extremely rare and has not yet appeared in any top state lists. The name reflects a broader trend of geographic names being adopted as personal names, though Thailand remains far less common than names like London or Paris.
Thailand is a place name derived from the country in Southeast Asia, officially adopted in 1939. Its use as a personal name is a modern phenomenon, likely inspired by travel or cultural appreciation rather than a traditional naming practice. The name is extremely rare in the United States, first appearing in official records in 2000.
Sibling names for Thailand
Names that share Thailand's style, for a brother or sister.
