Boy · #3,390 in 2026

Thell

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

Current Rank

#3,390

Peak Rank

#3,390 (1931)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1931

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#3390

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Thell

Thell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 6 Thells were born — ranking #3,390 that year. As of 2026, Thell ranks #3,390 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Thells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Thell

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

Thel
Thul
Thill
Thele
Thal
Thule
Thole
Thall
Theyll
Thiel
Thiele
Theel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thell

What does the name Thell mean?

Thell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Thell in 2026?

In 2026, Thell ranks #3,390 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Thell most popular?

Thell reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #3,390 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Thell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Thell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thell include Meddie, Weymon, Erlin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thell

Thell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Thell's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #3,390. Use the chart and map above to compare Thell'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.