Thor
Thor is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Thunder.
Origin and history
Thor is derived from the Old Norse name Þórr, meaning thunder. In Norse mythology, Thor is the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, and strength. The name has gained steady, moderate usage in the United States, boosted by pop culture representations.
Popularity in the United States
4,857 babies in the United States have been named Thor since 1880. It ranks #1755 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1514.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.5 %)
- MN (13.3 %)
- WA (11.5 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 86 |
| 1920-1930 | 117 |
| 1930-1940 | 91 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 568 |
| 1970-1980 | 538 |
| 1980-1990 | 469 |
| 1990-2000 | 498 |
| 2000-2010 | 699 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 415 |
Famous people named Thor
- Thor Heyerdahl: Adventurer, Ethnographer
Fun facts
- The day of the week Thursday is named after Thor, originating from Old English 'Þūnresdæg' (Thor's day).
- In ancient Germanic and Norse tradition, Thor was portrayed as the protector of mankind wielded with his legendary hammer, Mjölnir.