Thiago Boy

Popularity: #54 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationtee-AH-go / tiˈaɡu

Portuguese; Spanish

Meaning

Portuguese: supplanter; Spanish: may refer to 'James'

Historical & Cultural Background

Thiago is a variant of the name Santiago, which is derived from the Latin 'Sanctus Iacobus', meaning Saint James. It is commonly used in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries. The name has historical significance due to its association with the apostle James, who is a prominent figure in Christianity. Thiago has gained popularity in recent years, especially in Brazil.

Trend Summary

Thiago has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

TiagoJoaquimRafaelAndréFelipeLuca

Variants

  • Tiago

International Variants

  • Thiago (Portuguese)
  • Tiago (Spanish)
  • Santiago (Spanish)

Famous people named Thiago

Thiago Silva is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his defensive skills and leadership on the field.

Thiago Alcântara is a Spanish professional footballer recognized for his technical ability and playmaking skills.

Thiago Mendes is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder and has played for various clubs in Europe.

Thiago Motta is a retired Brazilian footballer who had a successful career in Italy, known for his versatility and tactical awareness.

Fictional characters named Thiago

Thiago is a character in the animated film 'The Lion Guard', known for his adventurous spirit.

Thiago is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', involved in the storyline of the game.

Sibling Suggestions

MateoLucasGabrielDiegoNicoSantiago

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thiago was first seen in the United States in 1986. Thiago has ranked as high as #91 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Thiago has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Thiago (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 783
16%
CA 751
15%
FL 662
13%
NY 382
8%
NC 192
4%
IL 182
4%
GA 175
4%
MD 156
3%
VA 150
3%
TN 111
2%
PA 104
2%
AZ 98
2%
OH 87
2%
MA 87
2%
IN 84
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19866
19879
198812
19899
199012
199111
19929
199312
199415
19957
199611
19978
19989
199914
200020
200124
200233
200361
200432
200544
200661
200773
2008112
2009160
2010181
2011188
2012246
2013561
2014797
20151,032
20161,370
20171,766
20182,023
20192,133
20202,305
20212,713
20223,464
20234,515
20245,289