Thatcher
Thatcher is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Thatcher of roofs.
Origin and history
Thatcher originated as an Old English occupational surname for someone who thatched roofs with straw or reed. It transitioned into a given name in the United States, following the trend of using traditional occupational surnames. Usage has grown moderately in recent years as parents seek classic, rustic-sounding surname-names.
Popularity in the United States
4,955 babies in the United States have been named Thatcher since 1880. It ranks #1732 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #883.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- MO (5.7 %)
- TN (5 %)
- UT (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 853 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,300 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,431 |
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to a tradesperson who built roofs out of straw, reeds, or palm fronds.
- While historically rare as a given name, Thatcher has seen a notable rise in U.S. baby name rankings in the 21st century.