Thibault is a name of French origin, derived from the Germanic element 'Theobald', which means 'people's wealthy'. It is composed of two elements: 'theo' meaning 'people' and 'bald' meaning 'bold'. This name has been used in France since the Middle Ages, popularized by several historical figures such as Thibaut IV, Count of Champagne. The name was also borne by several French composers, including Thibault de Loré and Thibaud Gaudin, reflecting its enduring appeal through the centuries.
Thibault saw its popularity fluctuate over the years, with a high of 8 births in 1998 and consistently 5 births each in 2006, 2008, and 2018. However, there was a dip to just 6 births in 2003. In total, Thibault has been the name of 29 newborns during these years.