Will my child share the name Thor with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Thor per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Thor in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Thor becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Thor has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1864 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1324 in 2018. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Thor a good choice for a distinctive name?

Thor is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Thor a popular baby name in the United States?

Thor does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Thor

Thor is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Thor in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3689

About the Name Thor

Thor has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1864 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1324 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Thor is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.