Boy · #3,665 in 2026

Thornell

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

Thörnell, Thornell or Törnell is a Swedish surname that may refer to:Olof Thörnell (1877–1977), Swedish Army general John F. Thornell Jr. (1921–1998), American United States Air Force officer Jack R.

Current Rank

#3,665

Peak Rank

#3,373 (1952)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

1960

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#3373

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Thornell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Thornell

Thornell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 6 Thornells were born — ranking #3,373 that year. As of 2026, Thornell ranks #3,665 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Thornells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Thornell

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

Thorell
Thoral
Cornel
Thornhill
Thornbill
Thermal
Thorny
Carnal
Cornell
Therrell
Carnell
Farnell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornell

What does the name Thornell mean?

How popular is Thornell in 2026?

In 2026, Thornell ranks #3,665 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Thornell most popular?

Thornell reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,373 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Thornell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Thornell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thornell include Mondell, Adlia, Arnette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thornell

Thornell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Thornell's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,373. Use the chart and map above to compare Thornell'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.