Flake vs Thornton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flake

Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,804
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fla, Fly, Flie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Thornton Rank #19,690

Thornton is more popular, ranked #19690 vs #19804 for Flake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flake ___

  • Flake James
  • Flake William
  • Flake Henry
  • Flake Thomas
  • Flake Cole
  • Flake Dean

Thornton ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Thornton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Thornton more popular?

Thornton is more popular, ranked #19690 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Thornton mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Flake and Thornton boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Thornton is primarily a boy name.

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