The nameThierno
Thierno is a West African boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Fula (West Africa)
Meaning
In Fula, tierno is a title given to religious teachers and scholars.
Origin
Fula (West Africa).
History
In France it has been given since the 1960s and has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Thierno
Thierno in France
663rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (60 births)
925babies named Thierno in France since 1900
Thierno was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 280 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Thierno. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Thierno in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 47 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thierno mean?
In Fula, tierno is a title given to religious teachers and scholars.
What is the origin of the name Thierno?
Fula (West Africa).
Is Thierno a girl's or a boy's name?
Thierno is a boy's name.