Holding steady, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Thierno since 1996
Babies named Thierno per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 135 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Thierno first appeared on U.S. Social Security records in 1996, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2021 and has since maintained a stable trajectory. The name is most concentrated in Ohio and New York, reflecting West African diaspora communities. As of 2025, roughly 1 in every 81,337 newborn boys is named Thierno, placing it at rank 4707. The name is primarily used by families with Fula heritage, and it retains strong cultural resonance as a title of respect for a religious guide. Thierno is a distinctive choice that carries deep meaning in its region of origin.
Thierno is a name of Fula origin used primarily in West Africa, particularly among the Fula people of Guinea, Senegal, Mali, and neighboring countries. It derives from a title for a respected religious teacher or leader, akin to 'Sheikh' or 'Marabout.' The name began to appear in U.S. birth records in the late 1990s, reflecting immigration from West Africa.
Where Thierno is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Thierno” around the world
Where Thierno lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Thy, T
Variants: Tierno
Sibling names for Thierno
Names that share Thierno's style, for a brother or sister.
