The nameThibaud

Thibaud is a French boy's name of Germanic origin, a spelling of Thibaut, the French Theobald. It was popular in France in the 1980s and 1990s.

Meaning

Thibaud comes from the Germanic Theudebald, formed from theud, "people", and bald, "bold".

Origin

Germanic.

History

Thibaud spread in the 1980s and 1990s, peaking around 1990. Boys named Thibaud celebrate their name day on Saint Theobald's feast.

Popularity of the name Thibaud

Thibaud in France

1701stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1990peak year (735 births)
15,205babies named Thibaud in France since 1900
0368735 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Thibaud was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 5,655 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Thibaud. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Thibaud in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 66 in the five years before.

Thibaud in Belgium

1998peak year (54 births)
530babies named Thibaud in Belgium since 1995
02754 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Thibaud was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 277 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Thibaud. Half of all babies named Thibaud in Belgium were born before 2001.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thibaud mean?

Thibaud comes from the Germanic Theudebald, formed from theud, "people", and bald, "bold".

What is the origin of the name Thibaud?

Germanic.

Is Thibaud a girl's or a boy's name?

Thibaud is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Thibaud?

Variants and related names of Thibaud include Thibault.