Thor

Thor is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 46 boys in the United States.

Thor at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/θɔː/

About the name Thor

Thor belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Thor first appears in Social Security records in 1904. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #883 in 1968, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 4,810 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thor in US records

First recorded (US)
1904
Best US rank
#883 in 1968
Peak year
2015
Babies named Thor in 2024
46
Total since 1880
4,810

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thor mean?

The meaning of Thor is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Thor a boy or girl name?

Thor is a boy name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Thor?

Thor comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Thor?

Thor first appears in US records in 1904. Its best-ever ranking was #883 in 1968, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Thor?

Thor is pronounced /θɔː/ (IPA).

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