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Boy Name #35,538 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Thu is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Thu often also consider Ber, Garric, Nagee .

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Historical Record

Thu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.

Over 5 babies have been named Thu in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Thu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,538 for boy names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#35,538
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thu

Is Thu a boy or girl name?
Thu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35538. As a girl name, it is ranked #8908. Thu is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Thu?
Thu is currently ranked #35538 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Thu a common or rare name?
Thu is an uncommon name, ranked #35538 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Thu?
Thu pairs well with Ber, Garric, Nagee, Shue in style and sound.

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About the Name Thu

Thu is a boy name .

Is Thu a boy or girl name? Thu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,538 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,908. Thu is more commonly used as a girl name.

Thu is currently ranked #35,538 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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