Thorne Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHORN / /θɔrn/English; Old English
Meaning
English: thorn bush; Old English: thorn
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Thorne is derived from the Old English word 'þorn,' meaning thorn. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. In English culture, it often evokes imagery of nature and resilience. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Trend Summary
Thorne has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thorne was first seen in the United States in 1920. Thorne has ranked as high as #1278 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Thorne has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |