Holding steady.
Popularity of Thi since 1976
Babies named Thi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 | 5 |
| 1980s | 114 | 35 |
| 1990s | 119 | 23 |
| 2000s | 115 | 0 |
| 2010s | 36 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thi is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1976. It never entered the top 1000, with a peak in 1982, and has remained stable in usage since. The name is most commonly Vietnamese, where it often serves as a middle name. Its meaning is debated, but it may derive from a word for 'poem.' While not associated with any top states, Thi reflects a modern borrowing of Vietnamese cultural heritage into English naming practices.
Thi is a name commonly used in Vietnam, often as a middle name for females or occasionally as a given name. It may derive from the Sino-Vietnamese word 詩 (thi) meaning 'poem' or 'poetry.' However, as a standalone given name in English-speaking contexts, it is rare and likely a modern borrowing.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Thy
Sibling names for Thi
Names that share Thi's style, for a brother or sister.
