Globally, Thinakaran (Thinakaran 
) is a rare boy's first name. The first name Thinakaran is characteristic of Kuwait, where it is a rare boy's name, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in India, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia. Also, Thinakaran is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Thinakaran | Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India, United Arab Emirates |