Son of Thiel
A patronymic surname of Germanic origin, derived from the name Thiel, which is a diminutive of Theodoric. It translates to 'ruler of the people' or 'people's power' based on its ancient roots. In a modern context, it is primarily recognized as a rare surname-turned-first-name.
Less common today
Thielen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,425 in 2019.
NFL wide receiver
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
