Will my child share the name Thorin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Thorin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Thorin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Thorin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Thorin has been fairly steady, ranked #2,133 in 2025 against #2,076 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,511 in 2015.

Is Thorin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Thorin 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 Thorin a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Thorin is a distinctive choice, ranked #2133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Thorin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Thorin

Thorin is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 124 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1511 in 2015 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2004.

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