Than Name Popularity and Statistics
Than is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Than?
Than is spelled T-H-A-N. The name has 4 letters.
Than Popularity in 2013
Rank#12,136
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 5,466 places to #12,136 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1992.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Than Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1956 through 2013. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 1992 | Boys | 7 | #6,670 |
| 1986 | Boys | 8 | #4,853 |
| 1982 | Boys | 6 | #5,619 |
| 1981 | Boys | 5 | #6,262 |
| 1956 | Boys | 5 | #3,942 |
When Was Than Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1986 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #4,853
1992 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #6,670
1982 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #5,619
2013 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #12,136