Thatcher Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHATCH-er / /ˈθætʃər/English
Meaning
roof thatcher
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Thatcher is derived from the Old English word 'thæc', meaning 'roof'. It was originally an occupational surname for someone who thatched roofs. The name has been used as a given name since the 20th century. Thatcher gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Trend Summary
Thatcher has seen a modest increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thatcher was first seen in the United States in 1965. Thatcher has ranked as high as #1067 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Missouri, Utah, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Thatcher has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thatcher (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 16 | |
TN | 12 | |
WA | 11 | |
OH | 11 | |
MO | 10 | |
MI | 8 | |
UT | 8 | |
AL | 8 | |
NC | 7 | |
PA | 7 | |
KY | 6 | |
MN | 6 | |
VA | 6 | |
FL | 6 | |
GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1965 | 5 |
1967 | 6 |
1969 | 7 |
1970 | 6 |
1971 | 7 |
1972 | 9 |
1973 | 6 |
1974 | 6 |
1975 | 12 |
1976 | 9 |
1977 | 9 |
1978 | 14 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 14 |
1981 | 15 |
1982 | 12 |
1984 | 5 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 10 |
1987 | 6 |
1988 | 9 |
1989 | 5 |
1990 | 8 |
1991 | 12 |
1992 | 19 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 21 |
1995 | 18 |
1996 | 17 |
1997 | 23 |
1998 | 29 |
1999 | 22 |
2000 | 24 |
2001 | 41 |
2002 | 52 |
2003 | 49 |
2004 | 58 |
2005 | 92 |
2006 | 162 |
2007 | 140 |
2008 | 112 |
2009 | 123 |
2010 | 161 |
2011 | 166 |
2012 | 181 |
2013 | 200 |
2014 | 254 |
2015 | 242 |
2016 | 274 |
2017 | 260 |
2018 | 274 |
2019 | 288 |
2020 | 271 |
2021 | 297 |
2022 | 235 |
2023 | 220 |
2024 | 214 |