Thyme
Pronunciation: [ th-EYEM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thyme first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 6 babies have been named Thyme in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thyme is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,851 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,851
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Thyme is also used as a girl name, ranked #20658.
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About the Name Thyme
Thyme is a boy name .
Is Thyme a boy or girl name? Thyme is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,851 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,658. Thyme is more commonly used as a girl name.
Thyme is currently ranked #24,851 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thyme include Thy, Thie, and Thykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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