Thayer

Pronunciation: [ th-AY-er ]

Boy Name #4,558 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4558, Thayer is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Thayer is a boy name, recorded for 23 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced th-AY-er.

Parents who love the name Thayer often also consider Theresa, Theodora, Therese .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,558
Total SSA Count: 23

Nicknames

Tha Thy Thaie Thayie

Also a Girl Name

Thayer is also used as a girl name, ranked #19380.

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Similar Names

Theresa Theodora Therese Theodosia Thomas Theo Thea Theda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thayer

Is Thayer a boy or girl name?

Thayer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4558. As a girl name, it is ranked #19380. Thayer is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Thayer?

Thayer is pronounced th-AY-er.

How popular is the name Thayer?

Thayer is currently ranked #4558 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Thayer?

Common nicknames for Thayer include Tha, Thy, Thaie, and Thayie.

Is Thayer a common or rare name?

Thayer is an uncommon name, ranked #4558 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thayer

Thayer is a boy name .

Is Thayer a boy or girl name? Thayer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,558 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,380. Thayer is more commonly used as a boy name.

Thayer is currently ranked #4,558 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Thayer include Tha, Thy, Thaie, and Thayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.