NAME PROFILE
Thornton
Derived from Old English, signifying a field of rye or a field frequented by roe deer. This name evokes a sense of natural abundance, groundedness, and a gentle but steady strength that flourishes in wide-open spaces.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,132 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
VA — 49%TX — 20%NY — 12%AL — 10%IL — 10%
Notable People
Rayfield Wright (NFL Hall of Fame offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys) · Rayfield Waller (Distinguished poet and social critic) · Rayfield Moore (Former member of the Missouri House of Representatives) · Rayfield Williams (Professional football player for the Houston Oilers) · Rayfield Brown (Notable jazz bassist and composer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RayFieldie
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