Thornton
- Pronunciation
- [Thor-nton]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Town Of Thorns. Thorn Variants Are English Surnames Occasionally Used As Given Names.
- Origin
- English
Thornton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,122 baby boys have been named Thornton. The name peaked in 1921 with 75 US births that year (rank #778). In 2024, ranked #12159 nationally — 11,381 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Thornton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Thornton births are: Virginia (124), Texas (45), New York (27).
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8-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Thornton's exact length and starting letter: Tadleigh, Tahkeome, Taicligh, Taidhgin, Tailayag.
Quick Facts About Thornton
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne | From The Thom Tree | Male | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Thornton against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).