Will my child share the name Thora with classmates?

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

Is Thora becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Thora has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1744 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1501 in 2022. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Thora a good choice for a distinctive name?

Thora 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 Thora a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4193

Thora

Thora is a distinctive choice, ranked #4193 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Thora in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4193

About the Name Thora

Thora has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1744 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1501 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

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