Will my child share the name Thora with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Thora per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Thora in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Thora becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Thora is declining: down 156 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #1,501 in 2022.

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.

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Thora is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Thora in their class.

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