Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Thorne

Name: Popularity of the name Thorne in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Thorne, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#3,842 (2001)

Total Babies

457

5-Yr Trend

+13%

1920

First Year

2024

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#3842

Peak Rank

457

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Thorne

Thorne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 21 Thornes were born — ranking #3,842 that year. As of 2026, Thorne ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 457 Thornes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Thorne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Thorne is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Thorn
Tharm
Thorns
Thorough
Thor
Thorny
Thorin
Thoro
Thora
Thorned
Thore
Thoren

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thorne

What does the name Thorne mean?

Thorne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Thorne in 2026?

In 2026, Thorne ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Thorne most popular?

Thorne reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #3,842 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Thorne a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Thorne is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Thorne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thorne include Quron, Maxwel, Kolbi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thorne

Thorne is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 457 births in the dataset. Thorne's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #3,842. Use the chart and map above to compare Thorne's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.