Thiago Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Thiago is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Thiago?
Thiago is spelled T-H-I-A-G-O. The name has 6 letters.
Thiago at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Thiago is a variant of Tiago, which is a Portuguese form of the name James, commonly understood to mean “supplanter.”
- Origin
- Thiago is derived from the Portuguese given name Tiago, which is related to the name Jacob or James used in various languages.
- Pronunciation
- TEE-ah-go · 3 syllables
Thiago Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#50
Recorded Births5,835
- Girls usage fell 1,465 places to #14,942 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 5 places to #50 and recorded 531 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Thiago Mean?
Thiago is a variant of Tiago, which is a Portuguese form of the name James, commonly understood to mean “supplanter.”
Origin: Thiago is derived from the Portuguese given name Tiago, which is related to the name Jacob or James used in various languages.
How Do You Pronounce Thiago?
PronunciationTEE-ah-go
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Thiago?
- History
- The name Thiago is used in Portuguese-speaking communities and is associated with contemporary naming practices.
Thiago Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,835 | #50 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5,304 | #55 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,515 | #72 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,467 | #107 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,714 | #141 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,305 | #168 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,133 | #184 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,023 | #200 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,766 | #217 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,370 | #268 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,032 | #334 |
| 2014 | Boys | 797 | #391 |
| 2013 | Boys | 561 | #488 |
| 2012 | Boys | 246 | #857 |
| 2011 | Boys | 188 | #1,020 |
| 2010 | Boys | 181 | #1,059 |
| 2009 | Boys | 160 | #1,143 |
| 2008 | Boys | 112 | #1,467 |
| 2007 | Boys | 73 | #1,928 |
When Was Thiago 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.
2025 · Boys
5,835 recorded births
National rank #50
2024 · Boys
5,304 recorded births
National rank #55
2023 · Boys
4,515 recorded births
National rank #72
2022 · Boys
3,467 recorded births
National rank #107
Where Thiago Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #10 | 168 |
| FL | #13 | 649 |
| NJ | #20 | 253 |
| NV | #22 | 70 |
| TX | #23 | 887 |
| GA | #35 | 216 |
| CA | #36 | 801 |
| CO | #36 | 125 |