Will my child share the name Thorin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Thorin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Thorin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Thorin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Thorin is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 124 places over the last five years to #1952 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

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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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1952

Thorin

Thorin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Thorin in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1952

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