Tiago - A very unique male name
Tiago at a glance
Tiago is ranked #1130 among boy baby names in 2025, with 138 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #1011 and first appeared on the charts in 1990.
- Rank in 2025
- #1130
- Births in 2025
- 138
- Peak year
- 2023 (#1011)
- First appeared
- 1990
- Trend
- #1389 in 2020 → #1130 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 10,625 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (14 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 10,625 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tiago peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1011.
Famous with this name
Tiago Delfino
Tiago Correa
Tiago Roberts
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Tiago is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tiago is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #520 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,556.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 Tiago is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Tiago origin and meaning
Portuguese, from Hebrew via Latin
Portuguese form of James: shortened from Santiago ('Saint James'), James from Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter'
Tiago comes from a linguistic accident: Sant'Iago (Saint James) split in Portuguese as São Tiago, leaving Tiago as a name in its own right. It is a standard Portuguese and Brazilian name whose US use, from 1990, tracks those communities, with a peak in 2023.
Attested etymology
Tiago is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Tiago, pop culture references for the name Tiago and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Tiago
We've found the following names that sound similar to Tiago, sorted by popularity.
Thiago / Titus / Thaddeus / Taj / Tahj / 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 | 1130 |
| 2024 | 1161 |
| 2023 | 1011 |
| 2022 | 1070 |
| 2021 | 1266 |
| 2020 | 1389 |
| 2019 | 1216 |
| 2018 | 1235 |
| 2017 | 1372 |
| 2016 | 1353 |
| 2015 | 1157 |
| 2014 | 1318 |
| 2013 | 1241 |
| 2012 | 1477 |
| 2011 | 1420 |
| 2010 | 1360 |
| 2009 | 1399 |
| 2008 | 1473 |
| 2007 | 1738 |
| 2006 | 1565 |
| 2005 | 1618 |
| 2004 | 2126 |
| 2003 | 1803 |
| 2002 | 3884 |
| 2000 | 3018 |
| 1999 | 3189 |
| 1998 | 2629 |
| 1997 | 3532 |
| 1995 | 3508 |
| 1994 | 2059 |
| 1990 | 2949 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 520 |
| Florida | 554 |
| South Carolina | 662 |
| Utah | 798 |
| Texas | 854 |
| California | 929 |
| Colorado | 947 |
| Washington | 1145 |
| North Carolina | 1258 |
| New York | 1556 |
Even more about Tiago
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 Tiago 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 Tiago?
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-goo · /tiˈɑɡu/
Around the world
- Santiago (Spanish) — The Spanish full form from the same Saint James compound
- James (English) — The English cognate
Spellings and nicknames
- Thiago — The other common Portuguese spelling, a separate established entry
Famous bearers
- Tiago Splitter — Brazilian basketball centre who won an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs (b. 1985) Contemporary
Style
InternationalBiblicalShort form
Why parents choose it
Tiago is James in Portuguese short form — heritage-authentic, lively, and easily pronounced once heard.
Worth knowing
- Tiago and Thiago are both live Portuguese spellings; expect mix-ups
