Thora
Thora first appears in US records in 1883. It peaked in 1916, when 72 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 20.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Thora popular?
Rising Thora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 215 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 228 | |
| 2000s | 83 | |
| 1990s | 12 | |
| 1980s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 35 | |
| 1960s | 42 | |
| 1950s | 101 | |
| 1940s | 138 | |
| 1930s | 204 | |
| 1920s | 434 | |
| 1910s | 519 | |
| 1900s | 201 | |
| 1890s | 160 | |
| 1880s | 47 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Thora mean?
Thora is a feminine form linked to the god Thor and to “thunder.”
Names like Thora
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Names that pair well with Thora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thora mean?
Thora means Thor's; thunder. Thora is a feminine form linked to the god Thor and to “thunder.”
What is the origin of the name Thora?
Thora is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Thora?
Thora is pronounced “THOR-ah.”
Is Thora a boy or a girl name?
Thora is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Thora a popular name right now?
Thora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Thora?
In 2025, Thora ranked #6093 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Thora most popular?
Thora was most popular in 1916, when about 72 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Thora?
Names similar to Thora include Runa, Signe, Sigrid, Solveig, Saga.
What names go well with Thora?
Norse names that pair well with Thora include Erik, Freya, Odin, Gunnar, Astrid.