Thayne
Thayne is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Attendant, servant, or high-ranking landholder.
Origin and history
Thayne is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the historical title for a feudal landholder or high-ranking attendant. It is a relatively rare name in the United States, maintaining steady but low-volume usage over the decades. It offers a distinct, traditional sound with historical medieval connections.
Popularity in the United States
1,450 babies in the United States have been named Thayne since 1880. It ranks #3277 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- UT (89.1 %)
- ID (3.6 %)
- NE (3.6 %)
- OH (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 72 |
| 1930-1940 | 55 |
| 1940-1950 | 59 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 164 |
| 1970-1980 | 122 |
| 1980-1990 | 133 |
| 1990-2000 | 182 |
| 2000-2010 | 239 |
| 2010-2019 | 229 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Thayne
- Thayne Jasperson: actor, dancer
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the Old English word 'þegn', which designated a nobleman or retainer who held land from the king.
- A variant spelling of the title 'thane' is famous in Shakespeare's Macbeth, where the title 'Thane of Glamis' is held by the protagonist.