Than
Pronunciation: [ th-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Than first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 36 babies have been named Than in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Than is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,442 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,442
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin
"deep black, dark tropical wood"
#29,527 in US
Latin origin
"of the Cornelius family"
#29,629 in US
Yiddish origin
"cymbal player, dulcimer musician"
#29,471 in US
French origin
"junior officer, student soldier"
#29,264 in US
Old English origin
"dweller in the town"
#29,502 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis