Boy · #8,731 in 2026

Thong

The thong is a garment generally used as either underwear or in some countries, as a swimsuit. It may also be worn for traditional ceremonies or competitions.

Current Rank
#8,731
Peak Rank
#3,368 (1993)
Total Babies
305
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
2006
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#3368
Peak Rank
305
Total Count
24
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Thong

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

The thong is a garment generally used as either underwear or in some countries, as a swimsuit. It may also be worn for traditional ceremonies or competitions.

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Origin & history
Thong-style genital cover, Marajoara culture , 400–1350 AD, Musée des Amériques The thong, like its probable predecessor the loincloth , is believed to be one of the earliest forms of human clothing and is also thought to have been worn mostly or exclusively by men. It is thought the thong was probably originally developed to protect, support, or hide the male genitals. The loincloth is probably the earliest form of clothing used by humankind, having originated in the warmer climates of sub-Saharan Africa where clothing was first worn nearly 75,000 years ago. Many tribal peoples, such as some

The Story of Thong

Thong first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 19 Thongs were born — ranking #3,368 that year. As of 2026, Thong ranks #8,731 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 305 Thongs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Thong

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thong

What does the name Thong mean?
The thong is a garment generally used as either underwear or in some countries, as a swimsuit. It may also be worn for traditional ceremonies or competitions.
How popular is Thong in 2026?
In 2026, Thong ranks #8,731 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Thong most popular?
Thong reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,368 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Thong most popular?
Thong has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Thong.
Is Thong a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Thong is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Thong?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thong include Ham, Opha, Slim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Thong

Thong is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 305 births in the dataset. Thong's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,368. Use the chart and map above to compare Thong'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.