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At a Glance: Name: Thatcher – Meaning: a person who thatches roofs – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Thatcher started as an English occupational surname, given to someone whose job was thatching roofs. It's a name with a plain, traceable origin rather than a poetic or symbolic one, which some parents like for its directness. If you're researching Thatcher, that roofing connection is the whole story behind the word.
Meaning & Origin of Thatcher
Meaning: A person who thatches roofs.
Origin: English (occupational surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Thatcher
Thatcher peaked at #798 in 2019, when 288 babies were given the name, and has since cooled to #1037 in 2024 with 214 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1965–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Thatcher mean?
A person who thatches roofs. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thatcher)
Is Thatcher a popular name right now?
Thatcher peaked at #798 in 2019 and is ranked #1037 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1965–2024.)
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