Thanasi
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "immortal" or "everlasting".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Thanasi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thanasi today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thanasi births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thanasi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Thanasi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,187
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Thanasi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Thanasi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Thanasi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Thanasi
The name Thanasi originates from the Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is a masculine name derived from the Greek word "Athanasios," which means "immortal" or "eternal." This name was often given to children as a symbolic representation of the concept of life after death, a belief deeply rooted in Greek mythology and philosophy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thanasi can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a character bearing this name in his dialogues. Additionally, the name appears in various historical records and religious texts from the Byzantine era, suggesting its widespread use among Greek-speaking populations during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Thanasi. One of the most renowned is St. Athanasius of Alexandria (296-373 CE), a prominent theologian and Church Father who played a crucial role in shaping early Christian doctrine. Another significant figure is Thanasi Ypsilantis (1792-1828), a Greek revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.
In the realm of literature, Thanasi Valtinos (1932-2021) was a celebrated Greek novelist and playwright, renowned for his works exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. Similarly, Thanasi Maskaleris (1929-2021) was a prominent Greek poet and translator whose works contributed to the cultural renaissance of modern Greek literature.
Moving to the arts, Thanasi Petsas (1938-2020) was a renowned Greek film director and screenwriter, known for his influential contributions to the Greek New Wave cinema movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Thanasi throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Greek-speaking world.
People
Thanasi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thanasi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Thanasi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thanasi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thanasi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Thanasi a common name?
We classify Thanasi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thanasi most popular?
The single biggest year for Thanasi was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thanasi is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Thanasi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thanasi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thanasi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Thanasi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thanasi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Thanasi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Thanasi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.