Thien
Thien is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Heaven, sky, or celestial.
Origin and history
Thien is a male name of Vietnamese origin meaning 'heaven' or 'celestial'. It is derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word Thiên. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily used within Vietnamese-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,055 babies in the United States have been named Thien since 1880. It ranks #3630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- CA (70.8 %)
- TX (25.6 %)
- LA (3.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 258 |
| 2000-2010 | 280 |
| 2010-2019 | 208 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Fun facts
- The name Thien shares etymological roots with the Chinese character for heaven or sky (天, Tiān).
- Over 1,000 boys have been named Thien in the United States since 1880 according to Social Security Administration data.