Thorin
Every Thorin since 1968 — 2,301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thorin
Thorin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,379 in 2025 with 134 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,301 American babies have been named Thorin. Its peak came in 2023, when 167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Thorin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thorin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 134 | #1,379 |
| 2024 | 139 | #1,363 |
| 2023 | 167 | #1,200 |
| 2022 | 155 | #1,262 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,406 |
| 2020 | 134 | #1,340 |
| 2019 | 124 | #1,419 |
| 2018 | 139 | #1,315 |
| 2017 | 150 | #1,229 |
| 2016 | 136 | #1,324 |
| 2015 | 156 | #1,189 |
| 2014 | 114 | #1,444 |
| 2013 | 74 | #1,912 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,442 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,780 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,533 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,291 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,250 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,234 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,501 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,316 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,989 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,791 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,311 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,279 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,877 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,421 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,959 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,380 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thorin in 2025?
Thorin ranked #1,379 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 134 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Thorin?
2,301 babies have been named Thorin in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thorin most popular?
Thorin peaked in 2023, when 167 newborns received the name.
Is Thorin a boy or girl name?
Thorin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Thorin rising or falling?
Thorin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.