Thorne
Meaningthorn bush · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,798 in 1956
8 babies were named Thorne in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Thorne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Thorne, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Thorne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryThorne first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1956, when it ranked #2,798. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowThorne was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendThorne has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Thorne means “thorn bush”.
About the name Thorne
Thorne is a boy name of English origin meaning “thorn bush”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-rne”. US birth records list Thorne for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 48 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #2,798 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 boys |
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 549,451 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 168,919 boys |
| 2000s | 6.0 | 166,945 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 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 Thorne
What does the name Thorne mean?
Thorne means “thorn bush” in English.
What is the origin of the name Thorne?
Thorne has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Thorne a boy or girl name?
Thorne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thorne?
Thorne ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#2,798).