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Thor

Thor is a boy name of Old Norse origin, meaning The Norse god of thunder.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginOld Norse
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#1,485

What does Thor mean?

The Norse god of thunder

How popular is Thor?

Thor has been given to 4,524 babies in the United States since 1904, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 19,412 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Thor per year in the United States, 1904–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
4,524 Babies named since 1904
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Thor

What does the name Thor mean?

Thor means The Norse god of thunder. It is of Old Norse origin.

Is Thor a boy's or a girl's name?

Thor is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Thor?

Thor has been given to 4,524 babies in the United States since 1904, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.