Thor
How to say it: THOR · /ˈθɔːr/
From Old Norse Thor meaning 'thunder' - Norse god name, bold mythological choice.
Thor was the 2,229th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 44 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 60% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,542 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,229 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 44 |
| Share of births | 1 in 75,348 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −60% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,542 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Thor peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Thor is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Thor
- Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002)Norwegian anthropologist and adventurer
- Thor Hushovd (born 1978)Norwegian cyclist
- Thor Vilhjálmsson (1925–2011)Icelandic writer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Thor is dominated by Marvel's superhero and the MCU films; the dominant association for children and parents today.
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