Thor
- Pronunciation
- [Thor]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (God Of Thunder)
- Origin
- Danish
Thor Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,810 baby boys have been named Thor. The name peaked in 2015 with 118 US births that year (rank #1442). In 2024, ranked #2820 nationally — 1,378 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Thor
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Thor births are: California (549), Minnesota (192), Washington (166).
Other Danish-Origin Names Like Thor
If you like Thor's Danish origin, consider these related names: Abellona, Agneta, Almeta, Anders, Annemette. Browse all Danish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Thor's exact length and starting letter: Tacy, Tadd, Tage, Tahu, Tait.
Quick Facts About Thor
Variant Forms
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Compare Thor to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Thor against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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