Find out how popular the first name Thibault has been for the last 21 years (from 1998 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Thibault by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Thibault is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Thibault.

The history of the first name Thibault

The name Thibault is of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Theudebald, which means "people's prince" or "ruler of the people." It was a popular name among the Franks, a Germanic tribe that settled in the region that is now modern-day France.

The name Thibault first appeared in written records during the 6th century, when it was borne by several Frankish nobles and rulers. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Theudebald, the son of Theodoric I, who ruled as the King of Austrasia from 548 to 555.

In the Middle Ages, the name Thibault was particularly popular among the French nobility. Several notable figures from this period bore this name, including Thibault II, Count of Blois (1010-1089), who was a prominent figure in the First Crusade, and Thibault IV, Count of Champagne (1201-1253), who was a renowned poet and trouvère.

During the Renaissance period, the name Thibault remained in use among the French aristocracy. One of the most famous individuals with this name from this era was Thibault de Longuejoue (1567-1625), a French painter who was a member of the Académie de Saint-Luc and known for his religious works.

In more recent history, Thibault has been borne by several notable individuals, such as Thibault de Montalembert (1714-1800), a French soldier and writer, and Thibault de Kerdreux (1779-1855), a French naval officer and explorer who participated in the Baudin expedition to Australia.

Other notable individuals with the name Thibault include Thibault Rossini (1818-1904), a French educator and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly, and Thibault Vinchon (born 1988), a French professional cyclist who has competed in several Grand Tours.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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