The name Thayer is a girl's name meaning "tailor".

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Thayer sounds like a modern update '90s success-story Taylor — although it's much rarer and will likely never reach Taylor's heights. It is also reminiscent of currently trendy Thea, which could also be used as a nickname.

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The name Thayer peaked for girls at #4795 in 1936. Thayer is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Thayer is a boy's name of French origin meaning "tailor".

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Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name) was known for his roles in <em>Rocky</em> and <em>Dark Shadows</em>.


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The name Thayer peaked for boys at #1987 in 1918. The name is most popular in THAYER, THAYER, and THAYER. Thayer is occasionally used for girls in 2018.

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