Thiago - A unique male name
Thiago at a glance
Thiago is ranked #50 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5,818 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #50 and first appeared on the charts in 1988.
- Rank in 2025
- #50
- Births in 2025
- 5,818
- Peak year
- 2025 (#50)
- First appeared
- 1988
- Trend
- #167 in 2020 → #50 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 252 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (11 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 252 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Thiago peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 50.
Famous with this name
Thiago Lacerda
Thiago Martins
Thiago
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Thiago is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Thiago is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #10 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #234.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Thiago is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Thiago origin and meaning
Portuguese — carved out of Santiago
Saint James by origin — the same root as James and Jacob
Thiago is not a separate ancient name: Portuguese speakers took Santiago ('Saint James,' see Santiago) and split off its second half, Tiago, as a name of its own; the Th- spelling is a later flourish. It rode Brazilian football fame around the world.
Attested etymology
Thiago is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Thiago, pop culture references for the name Thiago and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Thiago
We've found the following names that sound similar to Thiago, sorted by popularity.
Titus / Thaddeus / Taj / Tahj / Tiago / Tyce / Theodis / Toshio / Tex / Tejas /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2021 | 141 |
| 2020 | 167 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2018 | 201 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2016 | 267 |
| 2015 | 335 |
| 2014 | 396 |
| 2013 | 496 |
| 2012 | 843 |
| 2011 | 959 |
| 2010 | 1090 |
| 2009 | 1111 |
| 2008 | 1322 |
| 2007 | 1585 |
| 2006 | 1847 |
| 2005 | 1987 |
| 2004 | 2093 |
| 2003 | 1575 |
| 2002 | 2907 |
| 2001 | 2627 |
| 2000 | 2743 |
| 1999 | 3708 |
| 1992 | 3528 |
| 1988 | 3015 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 10 |
| Florida | 13 |
| New Jersey | 21 |
| Texas | 23 |
| Nevada | 24 |
| California | 36 |
| Georgia | 36 |
| Colorado | 37 |
| New York | 37 |
| Nebraska | 41 |
| Virginia | 41 |
| North Carolina | 44 |
| Illinois | 46 |
| District of Columbia | 48 |
| Alabama | 49 |
| Rhode Island | 51 |
| Delaware | 54 |
| Arizona | 54 |
| Tennessee | 55 |
| South Carolina | 57 |
| Connecticut | 58 |
| Oregon | 62 |
| Massachusetts | 69 |
| New Mexico | 70 |
| Utah | 77 |
| Louisiana | 83 |
| Iowa | 86 |
| Washington | 90 |
| Kansas | 91 |
| Indiana | 94 |
| Arkansas | 102 |
| Minnesota | 109 |
| Oklahoma | 111 |
| Kentucky | 115 |
| Pennsylvania | 116 |
| Idaho | 116 |
| Wisconsin | 118 |
| Missouri | 133 |
| Ohio | 153 |
| South Dakota | 189 |
| Hawaii | 211 |
| Mississippi | 213 |
| Michigan | 234 |
Even more about Thiago
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Thiago a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Thiago?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
tee-AH-goh · /tiˈɑːɡoʊ/
European Portuguese says tee-AH-goo, Brazilian Portuguese chee-AH-goo, and English speakers usually land on tee-AH-goh. All are heard; the family sets it.
Around the world
- Tiago (Portuguese) — The plainer Portuguese spelling — Thiago adds the h as a flourish.
- Santiago (Spanish) — The parent name Thiago was carved from.
- James (English) — The name at the root of the whole family.
Spellings and nicknames
- Tiago — The original split-off spelling, without the h.
Nicknames: ThiTi
Famous bearers
- Thiago Silva — Brazilian football captain and defender (b. 1984) Contemporary
- Thiago Alcântara — Spanish international midfielder (b. 1991) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Thiago is Saint James in modern Portuguese dress — carved out of Santiago and carried around the world by Brazilian football. Parents choose it as sleek, international and current.
Worth knowing
- The Th is NOT pronounced 'th' — English readers will try THY-ah-go for years.
- It is a young name carved from Santiago, not an ancient standalone (see meaning note).
