Total births
114
Boys' name · since 1888
Thorvald
Thorvald has 114 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 114
- total births
- 1888–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
114 boys have been named Thorvald since 1888, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Thorvald recorded 114 times among boys since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1888 to 1932.
- 114 total births
- 1888–1932 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
114 boys have been named Thorvald since 1888, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1932.
- 114
- total births
- 1888–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Thorvald was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
14 babies were named Thorvald in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Thorvald's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thorvald's SSA record in two at 1920 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thorvald at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Thorvald popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1932
- Peak year (1916)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Thorvald by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Thorvald's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Thorvald births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
55 births
- 1920s
1920s
48 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 55 births (48% of all-time use).
Thorvald by state
Where Thorvald concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 5 | 4.4% |
Minnesota share of Thorvald's total US births 4.4%
5 of 114 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thorvald? ▼
Thorvald has been given to 114 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1932. 14 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Thorvald most popular? ▼
Thorvald was most popular in the 1910s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Thorvald most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thorvald are Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Thorvald been used? ▼
Records for Thorvald go back to 1888, giving 45 years of history through 1932.
What names are similar to Thorvald? ▼
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 Thorvald's data
- Thorvald's decade-level peak was the 1910s (55 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Thorvalds (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Thorvald
Nearby Names Like Thorvald
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thorvald
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 Thorvald side by side: Thorvald vs Thomas Thorvald vs Thor Thorvald vs Thornton
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1888–1932 (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. "Thorvald: Baby Name Since 1888 - 114 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thorvald. 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 Thorvald 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.