Thiago Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtʃiːɑːɡoʊ/

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Origin

Portuguese

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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.

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Meaning

Supplanter

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Language Evolution

Iacobus (Latin), Jacobus (Latin), Santiago (Spanish), Thiago (Portuguese)

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Tiago, Diego, Santiago

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Modern Popularity & Image

Thiago is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and dynamism, particularly in Brazil.

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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
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)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 59.17%
2648th/4475
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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)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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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.