Thorn

Q: How popular is the name Thorn?

Thorn is ranked #29569 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ th-AWRN ]

Boy Name #29,569 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Thorn is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced th-AWRN.

Parents who love the name Thorn often also consider Corneal, Cochise, Dwright .

Popularity Over Time

#29,569

Current Rank

Peaked 1988 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,569
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Thorin #1361 Thor #2806 Thoren #2851

Nicknames

Tho Thy Thoie

Middle Name Ideas

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Thorn Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thorn

Is Thorn a boy or girl name?

Thorn is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Thorn?

Thorn is pronounced th-AWRN.

How popular is the name Thorn?

Thorn is currently ranked #29569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Thorn?

Common nicknames for Thorn include Tho, Thy, and Thoie.

Is Thorn a common or rare name?

Thorn is an uncommon name, ranked #29569 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thorn

Thorn is a boy name .

Thorn is currently ranked #29,569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Thorn include Tho, Thy, and Thoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Thorn include Thorin, Thor, Thoren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.