Thayer
Pronunciation: [ th-AY-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thayer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 64 babies have been named Thayer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thayer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,380 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,380
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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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, Thay, Thy, Thie, and Thakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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