unisex name
Thando
TAHN-doh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 27
Thando is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 44% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2019 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Thando Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Thando?
In 2019, Thando was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Thando
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Thando Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Thando over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Thando
- Pronunciation TAHN-doh
Sibling Names for Thando
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Thando — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Thando
How popular is the name Thando?
In 2019, Thando was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Thando a girl's or a boy's name?
Thando is used for both girls and boys. About 44% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Thando?
Thando has 2 syllables.
When was Thando most popular?
Thando peaked in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.