The first name Thor

In 2025, 5 boys were named Thor, making it the 3,684th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2018, with 19 births (#1,324).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Thor with other names.

In 2025, 44 boys born in the United States were named Thor, the 2,875th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2015, when 118 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Spelled Thor in Danish too.

• Thor Kristensen
  Danish rower, born 1980
• Thor Pedersen
  Danish politician, born 1945
• Thor Freudenthal
  Film director, screenwriter, born 1972
• Thor Lange
  Danish writer (1851-1915)
• Thor Nis Christiansen
  American serial killer (1957-1981)
• Thor Möger Pedersen
  Danish politician, born 1985
• Gunnar Möller
  German actor (1928-2017)

What does the name Thor mean?

Representing Old Norse Þórr. Cognate with Old English Þunor, Swedish Tor.

How popular is the name Thor?

In 2025, 5 boys born in England and Wales were named Thor, ranking 3,684th. Its peak was 2018, with 19 births.

Is Thor a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 4,857 US babies named Thor since 1880 were boys.

When was Thor most popular?

2015 in the United States, when 118 babies were named Thor, its highest rank at 1,442nd.

How do you pronounce Thor?

Thor is /θoɹ/, one syllable.

Is Thor also a surname?

Yes. Thor is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.