Thatcher
How to say it: THACH-er · /ˈθætʃər/
English occupational surname for one who thatches roofs, from Old English 'thaec'. Transferred to first-name use.
Thatcher was the 996th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 194 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 19% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,147 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #996 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 194 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,089 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −19% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,147 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Thatcher built to a high in the 2020s. A modest retreat is projected going forward.
What goes with it
Thick and breathy across two syllables, it lands strong and sturdy. Beckett and Carter go with it stylistically.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Thatcher is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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