Thalamus
Pronunciation: [ th-AL-uhm-uhs ]
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Thalamus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 15 babies have been named Thalamus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thalamus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,073 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,073
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Thalamus
Thalamus is a boy name .
Thalamus is currently ranked #13,073 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thalamus include Tha, Thal, Thaly, Thalie, Thala, Thalay, Thalaie, Mus, Musy, Musie, Thy, and Thie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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