Thiago Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Thiago originates from Portuguese and means 'supplanter.' It evolved from the Latin Iacobus, through Spanish Santiago, to its current form. The name is associated with Saint James and carries cultural significance in the Portuguese-speaking world. It has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Brazil, and is viewed positively as a modern, vibrant name. Notable individuals with this name include several professional footballers.
The name Thiago is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Thiago has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Thiago' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5770th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1696th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 165th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Thiago' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Thiago"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃiːɑːɡoʊ/
Origin
Portuguese
Etymology
Thiago is derived from the Spanish name Santiago, which itself comes from the Latin name Iacobus, a form of Jacob. The name is associated with Saint James, one of the apostles.
Meaning
Supplanter
Language Evolution
Iacobus (Latin), Jacobus (Latin), Santiago (Spanish), Thiago (Portuguese)
Historical Usage
Thiago gained popularity in the Portuguese-speaking world, especially in Brazil, during the late 20th century and continues to be a common name.
Variants & Derivatives
Tiago, Diego, Santiago
Modern Popularity & Image
Thiago is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and dynamism, particularly in Brazil.
Famous People
Thiago Silva (footballer), Thiago Alcântara (footballer), Thiago Mendes (footballer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Thiago"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Thiago"
"Thiago" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5770th of 16616 | 113 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1696th of 24088 | 1,266 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 165th of 23106 | 27,968 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19402nd of 30306 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Thiago" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
59.17% 2648th/4475 |
- | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.75% 2417th/4582 |
19.77% 1021st/5164 |
20.40% 1492nd/7313 |
19.47% 1453rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.93% 316th/3984 |
3.08% 138th/4487 |
2.10% 143rd/6822 |
2.55% 160th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Thiago" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Thiago"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Thiago" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.