Thayer

Pronunciation: [ th-AY-er ]

Girl Name #19,380 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Thayer is a girl name, recorded for 7 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #19,380
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Tha Thy Thaie Thayie

Also a Boy Name

Thayer is also used as a boy name, ranked #4558.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thayer

Is Thayer a boy or girl name?

Thayer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19380. As a boy name, it is ranked #4558. 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 #19380 in popularity for girl 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 #19380 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thayer

Thayer is a girl name .

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

Thayer is currently ranked #19,380 in popularity for girl 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.