The nameThierry
Thierry is a French name that Arsenal fans made popular in England.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Thierry comes from the Germanic Theodoric, from theud, "people", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
In England and Wales Thierry reached 479th place in 2003, in the years when Thierry Henry starred for Arsenal.
Did you know?
- Thierry Henry is Arsenal's all time top scorer, and the club has put up a statue of him outside its stadium.
Famous people named Thierry
- Thierry Henry, footballer
Popularity of the name Thierry
Thierry in the United States
Thierry was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 225 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Thierry. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Thierry in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
Thierry in the United Kingdom
Thierry was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 298 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Thierry. Half of all babies named Thierry in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Thierry in France
Thierry in Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thierry mean?
Thierry comes from the Germanic Theodoric, from theud, "people", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Thierry?
French, from Germanic.
Is Thierry a girl's or a boy's name?
Thierry is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Thierry?
In 2024, Thierry was the 5457th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 17 births.
Who are famous people named Thierry?
Thierry Henry, footballer.