Total births
49
Boys' name · since 2008
Thorson
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 49 babies named Thorson, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 49
- total births
- 2008–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
49 boys have been named Thorson since 2008, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Thorson recorded 49 times among boys since 2008, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 2008 to 2023.
- 49 total births
- 2008–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
49 boys have been named Thorson since 2008, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 49
- total births
- 2008–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Thorson was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
9 babies were named Thorson in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
Thorson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thorson's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thorson at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2019
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2008
Thorson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2023
- Peak year (2019)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Thorson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Thorson's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Thorson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
29 births
- 2020s
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 29 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thorson? ▼
Thorson has been given to 49 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 9 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Thorson most popular? ▼
Thorson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
How long has the name Thorson been used? ▼
Thorson has been recorded in Social Security data since 2008, spanning 16 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Thorson? ▼
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 Thorson's data
- Thorson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (29 total births) through the 2020s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Thorson
Nearby Names Like Thorson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thorson
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
Thorin Boy
#1362 2,301 births
Compare Thorson side by side: Thorson vs Thomas Thorson vs Thor Thorson vs Thornton
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2008–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thorson: Baby Name Since 2008 - 49 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thorson. 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 Thorson 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 July 2026.