Thorin Boy

Popularity: #785 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationTHOR-in / /ˈθɔːrɪn/

Old Norse; Germanic

Meaning

Old Norse: brave; Germanic: bold

Historical & Cultural Background

Thorin is derived from Old Norse, where it is associated with bravery and strength. It gained popularity through J.R.R. Tolkien's character Thorin Oakenshield in 'The Hobbit.' The name has roots in Germanic traditions, often linked to warrior culture. It reflects a sense of nobility and leadership.

Trend Summary

Thorin has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

ThorOrinDorianCorianKorinGorinBorinMorin

Variants

  • Thorne

International Variants

  • Tórr (Icelandic)
  • Thorin (German)

Famous people named Thorin

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Fictional characters named Thorin

Thorin Oakenshield from 'The Hobbit' is a key character who leads the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain.

Thorin from 'The Hobbit' is depicted as a noble dwarf prince with a strong sense of duty.

Sibling Suggestions

ThaliaTheodoreTobiasTamsinTaryn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thorin was first seen in the United States in 1968. Thorin has ranked as high as #1210 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Washington, Minnesota, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Thorin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Thorin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 12
14%
OR 9
10%
TX 9
10%
OK 8
9%
WA 8
9%
MN 7
8%
PA 6
7%
AZ 6
7%
IN 6
7%
VA 6
7%
TN 5
6%
NC 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
19696
197110
19726
197310
19747
19767
19778
19787
19798
19816
19828
19838
19848
198514
19877
198810
198913
199011
19918
19928
199314
19948
199520
199619
199719
199817
199917
200012
200119
200219
200317
200423
200521
200621
200714
200824
200918
201011
201128
201232
201374
2014114
2015156
2016136
2017150
2018139
2019124
2020134
2021131
2022155
2023166
2024139