Thornton
Pronunciation: [ th-AWRNT-uhn ]
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Thornton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,087 babies have been named Thornton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thornton is past its peak , currently ranked #19,690 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,690
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Thornton
Thornton is a boy name .
Thornton is currently ranked #19,690 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thornton include Tho, Thor, Thory, Thorie, Thorn, Thorny, Thornie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Thy, and Thie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Thornton include Thorin, Thor, Thoren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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