NAME PROFILE
Thor
Thor is a Norse name meaning 'thunder.' It evokes a sense of strength, power, and protection, embodying the qualities of a fierce warrior and a protector of humanity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,857 |
| Gender | Male (29% / 71%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1922 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Norse, Scandinavian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 41%MN — 19%WA — 18%NY — 13%FL — 9%
Notable People
Thor (Norse God of Thunder) · Chris Hemsworth (Actor, *Thor* series) · Stan Lee (Co-creator of Thor in Marvel Comics) · Tom Hiddleston (Actor, *Loki*, Thor's brother) · J. Michael Straczynski (Writer of *Thor* comics)
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