Thane
Thane is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Attendant, servant, or feudal lord.
Origin and history
Thane is an Old English name derived from an ancient title of nobility, referring to a free attendant or feudal lord. It has historically seen rare usage in the United States, maintaining a distinct, strong historic feel. Today, it remains an uncommon choice that appeals to parents looking for a brief, aristocratic surname-like given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,604 babies in the United States have been named Thane since 1880. It ranks #2540 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1689.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.3 %)
- OH (11.2 %)
- FL (9 %)
- NY (9 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 369 |
| 1970-1980 | 241 |
| 1980-1990 | 218 |
| 1990-2000 | 301 |
| 2000-2010 | 417 |
| 2010-2019 | 490 |
| 2020-2029 | 238 |
Famous people named Thane
- Thane Rosenbaum: Author, Law Professor
Fun facts
- The title is famous in literature, notably in Shakespeare's Macbeth, where Macbeth holds the title Thane of Glamis.
- In Anglo-Saxon England, a thane was a member of the aristocratic class holding land directly from the king.