Thierno

Thierno - A very unique male name

Thierno appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #3531. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Thierno and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Thierno? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Thierno. The baby boy name Thierno was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2984 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Thierno peaked in popularity 27 years ago in 1999 on position 2671.

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Thierno is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Thierno is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,452 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,555.

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 Thierno is where you live.

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Thierno origin and meaning

West African, Fulani

Teacher, scholar — a Fulani title and name for a Quranic scholar

Thierno is a West African name, used among Fulani speakers, where it is a title and name for a teacher or scholar of the Quran. It has been used in the United States since 1997, peaking in 2019, in West African diaspora families. It is a genuine Fulani name and title, not a folk gloss.

Attested etymology

Thierno is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Thierno, pop culture references for the name Thierno and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Thierno

We've found the following names that sound similar to Thierno, sorted by popularity.

Tyrone / Thurman / Truman / Theron / Tyron / Tremaine / Torin / Tremayne / Taurean / Thorin /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Thierno

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 Thierno a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Thierno?

2 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.

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Pronunciation

tee-AIR-noh · /tiːˈɛərnoʊ/

Around the world

• Thierno (Pulaar) — Fulani title and name

Famous bearers

• Thierno Barry — French professional footballer (b. 2002) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A West African name honouring scholarship and teaching.

Worth knowing

• Its spelling and pronunciation are unfamiliar outside West African communities.