Land of the Free
Derived from the name of the Southeast Asian country, combining the Thai word 'Thai' (meaning free) with the English word 'land'. It is used as a rare place-name choice in the United States, symbolizing independence and cultural heritage.
Less common today
Thailand isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,652 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
