Total births
2,424
Girls' name · since 1883
Thora
Thora has 2,424 recorded births since 1883 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4896
- among girls today
- 2,424
- born since 1883
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
2,424 babies have been named Thora since 1883, making it today's #4896 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Thora recorded 2,424 times among girls since 1883, holding rank #4896 nationally today, ahead of 72% of girls, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2025.
- #4896 among girls today
- 2,424 born since 1883
- 1910s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Thora is currently the #4896 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 2,424 born since 1883, peaking in the 1910s.
- #4896
- among girls today
- 2,424
- born since 1883
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Thora vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4896
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
1910s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Thora was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
72 babies were named Thora in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Thora compares
2,424 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Thora's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Thora | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,424 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 72 | 48 | 19,840 |
Thora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thora's SSA record in two at 1943 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1884, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 72, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thora at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#4,896
Active since
1883
Thora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2025
- Peak year (1916)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Thora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Thora's strongest decade.
519 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Thora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 47
1880s
47 births
- 1890s 160
1890s
160 births
- 1900s 201
1900s
201 births
- 1910s
1910s
519 births
- 1920s
1920s
434 births
- 1930s 204
1930s
204 births
- 1940s 138
1940s
138 births
- 1950s 101
1950s
101 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 83
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
228 births
- 2020s
2020s
215 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 519 births (21% of all-time use).
How Thora compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Thora's total volume
Thora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Thora by state
Where Thora concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 91 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 55 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 54 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 21 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 18 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Idaho | | 17 | 0.7% |
| #7 | California | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.5% |
Utah share of Thora's total US births 3.8%
Even split
91 of 2,424 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Thora appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thora? ▼
Thora has been given to 2,424 babies in the U.S. since 1883, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4896 as of the latest data. 72 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Thora most popular? ▼
Thora was most popular in the 1910s decade with 519 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Thora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thora are Utah (91 births), Minnesota (55 births), Pennsylvania (54 births).
How long has the name Thora been used? ▼
Records for Thora go back to 1883, giving 143 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Thora? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thomas, Thomasina, Thomasine, Thomasena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Thora's data
- Thora's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (519 total births) through the 2020s (215) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Thoras (91 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Thora
Nearby Names Like Thora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thora
Thomas Girl
#15301 8,511 births
Thomasina Girl
3,765 births
Thomasine Girl
2,234 births
Thomasena Girl
768 births
Thomasa Girl
304 births
Compare Thora side by side: Thora vs Thomas Thora vs Thomasina Thora vs Thomasine
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Thora
Bennie #4895
9,936 births · Peak 1929
Faustina #4897
1,820 births · Peak 1924
Verna #4894
69,113 births · Peak 1918
Maureen #4898
144,276 births · Peak 1957
Ethel #4893
278,922 births · Peak 1918
Marylou #4899
13,112 births · Peak 1942
Krue #4892
89 births · Peak 2024
Agustina #4900
1,676 births · Peak 2004
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1883–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thora: #4896 Girls' Name - 2,424 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thora. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Thora draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.