Total births
2,301
Boys' name · since 1968
Thorin
Thorin has 2,301 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1362
- among boys today
- 2,301
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Thorin is the #1362 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,301 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Thorin recorded 2,301 times among boys since 1968, holding rank #1362 nationally today, ahead of 90% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #1362 among boys today
- 2,301 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Thorin is currently the #1362 boys' name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 2,301 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1362
- among boys today
- 2,301
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Thorin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1362
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Thorin was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
167 babies were named Thorin in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Thorin compares
2,301 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Thorin's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Thorin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,301 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 167 | 23 | 22,252 |
Thorin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Thorin splits its recorded history at 1999: 88% of all births land in the more recent half, 12% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 167 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Thorin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,362
Active since
1968
Thorin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 167
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Thorin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Thorin's strongest decade.
964 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Thorin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 63
1970s
63 births
- 1980s 74
1980s
74 births
- 1990s 141
1990s
141 births
- 2000s 188
2000s
188 births
- 2010s
2010s
964 births
- 2020s
2020s
860 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 964 births (42% of all-time use).
How Thorin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Thorin's total volume
Thorin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Thorin by state
Where Thorin concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 119 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 107 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Washington | | 91 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 69 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Oregon | | 59 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 46 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 42 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 42 | 1.8% |
California share of Thorin's total US births 5.2%
Even split
119 of 2,301 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Thorin appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thorin? ▼
2,301 babies have been named Thorin since 1968. It currently ranks #1362 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 167 births.
When was Thorin most popular? ▼
Thorin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 964 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Thorin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thorin are California (119 births), Texas (107 births), Washington (91 births).
How long has the name Thorin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thorin since 1968 -- 58 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Thorin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thomas, Thor, Thornton, Thompson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Thorin's data
- Thorin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (964 total births) through the 2020s (860) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Thorins (119 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Thorin
Nearby Names Like Thorin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thorin
Thomas Boy
#39 2,358,576 births
Thor Boy
#2792 4,857 births
Thornton Boy
#10943 3,132 births
Thompson Boy
#2921 2,725 births
Thom Boy
844 births
Compare Thorin side by side: Thorin vs Thomas Thorin vs Thor Thorin vs Thornton
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Thorin
Eliot #1361
7,892 births · Peak 2012
Sanad #1363
993 births · Peak 2025
Glenn #1360
248,642 births · Peak 1962
Willie #1364
450,188 births · Peak 1947
Ross #1359
81,872 births · Peak 1985
Octavio #1365
11,449 births · Peak 2003
Aayan #1358
2,676 births · Peak 2019
Lyric #1366
4,677 births · Peak 2013
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, 1968–2025 (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. "Thorin: #1362 Boys' Name - 2,301 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thorin. 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 Thorin 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.