Thunder
Meaningthunder · English
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,607 in 2018
18 babies were named Thunder in the US in 2025. It has climbed 243 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Thunder you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Thunder, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Thunder would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryThunder first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #3,607.
- TrendThunder has climbed 243 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Thunder means “thunder”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Thunder
Thunder is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “thunder”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Thunder for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 40 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #3,607 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 boys |
| 1990s | 6.1 | 163,934 boys |
| 2000s | 6.7 | 149,477 boys |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 114,811 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 88,106 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 Thunder
What does the name Thunder mean?
Thunder means “thunder” in English.
What is the origin of the name Thunder?
Thunder has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Thunder a boy or girl name?
Thunder is a boy name.
How popular is the name Thunder?
Thunder ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#3,607).