Thao
3 countries#450 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Thao was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,385 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #450 · peaked in 2021 with 119 births
Most common in: Nord, Gironde, Loire-Atlantique, Seine-Maritime, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,237 births recorded 1975–2025 · peaked in 1984 with 73 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 1998–1998 · peaked in 1998 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 1998–1998 · peaked in 1998 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Thao’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1115 | — |
| 2004 | #1034 | ↑81 |
| 2005 | #763 | ↑271 |
| 2006 | #1028 | ↓265 |
| 2007 | #959 | ↑69 |
| 2008 | #1098 | ↓139 |
| 2009 | #918 | ↑180 |
| 2010 | #829 | ↑89 |
| 2011 | #713 | ↑116 |
| 2012 | #807 | ↓94 |
| 2013 | #717 | ↑90 |
| 2014 | #673 | ↑44 |
| 2015 | #691 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #661 | ↑30 |
| 2017 | #539 | ↑122 |
| 2018 | #537 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #513 | ↑24 |
| 2020 | #520 | ↓7 |
| 2021 | #440 | ↑80 |
| 2022 | #450 | ↓10 |
Frequently asked questions about Thao
Is Thao a popular name?
Yes — Thao currently ranks #450 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Thao more common for boys or girls?
Thao is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Thao most popular?
Thao peaked in 2021 in France, with 119 recorded births that year.
Is Thao rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Thao’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2089 in 1987 to #450 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Thao?
At least 2,626 babies have been recorded with the name Thao across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Thao popular in more than one country?
Yes — Thao appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.