Boy · #4,583 in 2026

Thalmus

Name: Popularity of the name Thalmus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Thalmus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The thalamus is a large mass of gray matter on the lateral wall of the third ventricle forming the dorsal part of the diencephalon. Nerve fibers project out of the thalamus to the cerebral cortex in all directions, known as the thalamocortical radiations, allowing hub-like exchanges of information.

Current Rank

#4,583

Peak Rank

#3,095 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1977

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#3095

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Thalmus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Thalmus

Thalmus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 12 Thalmuss were born — ranking #3,095 that year. As of 2026, Thalmus ranks #4,583 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Thalmuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Thalmus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Thalmus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Thymus
Themis
Thermos
Thermus
Camous
Camis
Famis
Hamis
Thinness
Thunnus
Thanks
Camus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thalmus

What does the name Thalmus mean?

How popular is Thalmus in 2026?

In 2026, Thalmus ranks #4,583 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Thalmus most popular?

Thalmus reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #3,095 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Thalmus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Thalmus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Thalmus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thalmus include Mollie, Ove, Berne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thalmus

Thalmus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Thalmus's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #3,095. Use the chart and map above to compare Thalmus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.