Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Thorton

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

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#3,357 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

2019

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#3357

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Thorton

Thorton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 7 Thortons were born — ranking #3,357 that year. As of 2026, Thorton ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Thortons 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 Thorton

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

Thornton
Thoren
Thoron
Horton
Morton
Morten
Horten
Forton
Corton
Whorton
Thorin
Thirteen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thorton

What does the name Thorton mean?

Thorton 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 Thorton in 2026?

In 2026, Thorton ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Thorton most popular?

Thorton reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #3,357 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Thorton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Thorton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thorton include Orlean, Arza, Faber. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thorton

Thorton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Thorton's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #3,357. Use the chart and map above to compare Thorton'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.