Thorin
How to say it: THOR-in · /ˈθɔrɪn/
Literary invention by Tolkien from Old Norse Thorinn 'bold' - known via Thorin Oakenshield.
Thorin was the 1,162nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 134 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,122 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,162 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,023 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,122 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A literary creation newly used as a given name, Thorin has appeared almost entirely in recent decades. The 2020s form its peak and momentum points upward.
What goes with it
Strong and resonant with soft undertones and breathy texture plus a literary theme. Thor offers a bolder short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Thorin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Thorin Oakenshield — dwarf-king leader of the Company in Tolkien's The Hobbit (1937), played by Richard Armitage in Peter Jackson's films; t
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