Thor
Every Thor since 1904 — 4,857 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thor
Thor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,875 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 4,857 American babies have been named Thor. Its peak came in 2015, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Thor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,875 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,825 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,094 |
| 2022 | 81 | #1,936 |
| 2021 | 87 | #1,814 |
| 2020 | 86 | #1,776 |
| 2019 | 95 | #1,686 |
| 2018 | 106 | #1,583 |
| 2017 | 99 | #1,621 |
| 2016 | 90 | #1,737 |
| 2015 | 118 | #1,442 |
| 2014 | 115 | #1,441 |
| 2013 | 94 | #1,633 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1,541 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,509 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1,609 |
| 2009 | 77 | #1,885 |
| 2008 | 103 | #1,561 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1,946 |
| 2006 | 74 | #1,855 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1,770 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,098 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1,735 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,969 |
| 2001 | 62 | #1,814 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,045 |
| 1995 | 45 | #1,910 |
| 1990 | 56 | #1,527 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,666 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,201 |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,278 |
| 1970 | 65 | #1,014 |
| 1965 | 59 | #965 |
| 1960 | 41 | #1,239 |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,367 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,194 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,234 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,432 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,516 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,264 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,080 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,120 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,169 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Thor
- Thor Heyerdahl Explorer · 1914–2002
- Thor Vilhjálmsson Writer · 1925–2011
- Thor Hushovd Cyclist · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thor in 2025?
Thor ranked #2,875 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Thor?
4,857 babies have been named Thor in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thor most popular?
Thor peaked in 2015, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Thor a boy or girl name?
Thor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Thor rising or falling?
Thor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Thor?
Well-known people named Thor include Thor Heyerdahl (explorer), Thor Vilhjálmsson (writer), Thor Hushovd (cyclist).