Unisex · #5,659 in 2026

Tho

Current Rank
#5,659
Peak Rank
#4,332 (1985)
Total Babies
46
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,145 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,332 (46 total)
👦As Boy Name
1980
First Year
1992
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#4332
Peak Rank
46
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1984
First Year
1984
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#9145
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Tho

As a girl name

Tho first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1984, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 6 Thos were born — ranking #9,145 that year. As of 2026, Tho ranks #9,145 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Thos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tho first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 9 Thos were born — ranking #4,332 that year. As of 2026, Tho ranks #5,659 for boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Thos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tho

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tho

What does the name Tho mean?
Tho is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tho in 2026?
In 2026, Tho ranks #5,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Tho most popular?
Tho reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #4,332 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Tho a unisex name?
Yes — Tho is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 12% of Thos assigned female and 88% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tho?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tho include Morio, Teodulo, Kelcy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tho

Tho is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Tho's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #4,332. Use the chart and map above to compare Tho'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.