Thane
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is gracious, old, wise
Origin: Irish
Popularity: Ranked #3440 in 2025 with 34 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Shane. Shares the meaning 'God is gracious, old, wise.'
Similar names: thaine, thayne, tahani, tanner, tehani, thang, thania, thanvi
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Thane? About 1 in 97,897 babies born in 2025 were named Thane, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Thane
What does the name Thane mean?
Thane means “God is gracious, old, wise” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Thane?
Thane has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious, old, wise”.
How popular is Thane?
Thane ranked #3379 in 2025 — given to 34 babies that year.
When was Thane most popular?
Thane peaked in 2015 with 58 babies registered that year.
Is Thane a boy or girl name?
Thane is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Thanes in registered births are male.
Is the name Thane rising or falling in popularity?
Thane has fallen 529 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2850 in 2020 to #3379 in 2025.
How long has Thane been recorded?
Thane appears in birth records across 99 years — from 1916 through 2025.