Thor
Thor first appears in US records in 1904. It peaked in 2015, when 118 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 44.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Thor popular?
Steady Thor has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
| 2020s | 415 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,026 | |
| 2000s | 699 | |
| 1990s | 498 | |
| 1980s | 469 | |
| 1970s | 538 | |
| 1960s | 568 | |
| 1950s | 208 | |
| 1940s | 137 | |
| 1930s | 91 | |
| 1920s | 117 | |
| 1910s | 86 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Thor mean?
Thor is the Norse god of thunder, his name meaning “thunder” itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thor mean?
Thor means Thunder. Thor is the Norse god of thunder, his name meaning “thunder” itself.
What is the origin of the name Thor?
Thor is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Thor?
Thor is pronounced “THOR.”
Is Thor a boy or a girl name?
Thor is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Thor a popular name right now?
Thor has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
How popular is the name Thor?
In 2025, Thor ranked #2875 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Thor most popular?
Thor was most popular in 2015, when about 118 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Thor?
Names similar to Thor include Ivar, Ragnar, Viggo, Arne, Torsten.
What names go well with Thor?
Norse names that pair well with Thor include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.