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 their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Thor becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Thor is declining: down 1,859 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #1,324 in 2018.

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.

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Thor is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Thor in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Thor in their class.