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Thiago is a Portuguese form of the name James, derived from the Latin Sanctus Iacobus (Saint James). It is a highly popular name in Brazil and Portugal, and has recently surged in popularity in the United States. The name ultimately shares the same Hebrew roots as Jacob.
About 5,835 boys were named Thiago in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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