Thor Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationThor / /θɔːr/Norse; Scandinavian
Meaning
Norse: thunder; Scandinavian: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Thor is a prominent figure in Norse mythology, known as the god of thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and hallowing and fertility. He is often depicted wielding a hammer called Mjölnir. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Scandinavian countries, and has gained popularity in modern times, partly due to its association with popular media.
Trend Summary
The name Thor has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Thore
- Tore
International Variants
- Tore (Norwegian)
- Tor (Swedish)
- Tórr (Icelandic)
Famous people named Thor
Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer known for his Kon-Tiki expedition.
Thor Björnsson is an Icelandic professional strongman and actor, recognized for his role as 'The Mountain' in Game of Thrones.
Fictional characters named Thor
Thor is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as the superhero and god of thunder.
Thor Odinson appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed as a member of the Avengers.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thor was first seen in the United States in 1904. Thor has ranked as high as #1276 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Washington, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Thor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thor (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| MI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 41 |
| 1961 | 64 |
| 1962 | 52 |
| 1963 | 50 |
| 1964 | 56 |
| 1965 | 59 |
| 1966 | 67 |
| 1967 | 46 |
| 1968 | 67 |
| 1969 | 65 |
| 1970 | 65 |
| 1971 | 80 |
| 1972 | 64 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 53 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 62 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 103 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2011 | 107 |
| 2012 | 104 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 115 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2016 | 90 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2018 | 106 |
| 2019 | 95 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 87 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 46 |