Thorn
Meaningthorn · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,203 in 1988
10 babies were named Thorn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,060 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Thorn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Thorn, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Thorn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryThorn first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1988, when it reached #3,203.
- Then vs nowThorn is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendThorn has climbed 1,060 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Thorn means “thorn”.
About the name Thorn
Thorn is a boy name of English origin meaning “thorn”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-orn”. US birth records list Thorn for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 39 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #3,203 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1960s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 199,601 boys |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 326,797 boys |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 240,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Thorn
What does the name Thorn mean?
Thorn means “thorn” in English.
What is the origin of the name Thorn?
Thorn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Thorn a boy or girl name?
Thorn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thorn?
Thorn ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#3,203).