Than

Boy name

Than has been given to 36 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1986.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1986 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1956

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Than — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ethanboy

488,144 babies since 1882

Thadboy

8,224 babies since 1880

Shanunisex

3,088 babies since 1944

Thaneboy

2,604 babies since 1916

Athanboy

2,173 babies since 1917

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Than.

36 babies since 1930

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36 babies since 1972

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36 babies since 1975

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36 babies since 1982

36 babies since 1984

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FAQ

How popular is the name Than?

Than has been given to 36 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Than peak?

Than peaked in 1986, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Than a girl or boy name?

Than is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Than are boys).

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