Thales
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Thales first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 88 babies have been named Thales in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thales is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,205 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,205
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Thales
Thales is a boy name .
Thales is currently ranked #18,205 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thales include Tha, Thal, Thaly, Thalie, Thy, Thie, and Thakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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