Is Thorin a boy's or girl's name?

Thorin is primarily a boy's name.

When was Thorin most popular?

Thorin reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 166 births that year. It is currently ranked #1361 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Thorin?

Thorin is currently ranked #1361 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,166 babies since 1968.

Thorin

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameOld NorseDeclining Also a pet name

#1361▼ 157in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname

Thorin is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, derived from Thor, the Norse god of thunder, meaning 'thunder' or 'bold.' The name was made famous by Thorin Oakenshield, the proud and noble dwarf king in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.

For Tolkien fans, Thorin represents courage, stubbornness, and tragic dignity — a king who reclaimed his mountain but couldn't let go of gold. The name carries mythological weight without the over-familiarity of Thor, making it a distinctive fantasy-inspired choice.

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Popularity Over Time

Thorin climbed 2628 spots in the last 20 years — from #3989 to #1361.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Thorin
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	725	#1315	▼
2010s	964	#2458	▲
2000s	188	#4783	▲
1990s	141	#4871	▲
1980s	74	#4917	▲
1970s	63	#4445	▲
1960s	11	#4528	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 1968–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Thorin
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	139	#1361	-27 (-16.3%)
2023	166	#1204	+11 (7.1%)
2022	155	#1262	+24 (18.3%)
2021	131	#1406	-3 (-2.2%)
2020	134	#1340	+10 (8.1%)
2019	124	#1418	-15 (-10.8%)
2018	139	#1315	-11 (-7.3%)
2017	150	#1229	+14 (10.3%)
2016	136	#1323	-20 (-12.8%)
2015	156	#1189	+42 (36.8%)
2014	114	#1444	+40 (54.1%)
2013	74	#1912	+42 (131.3%)
2012	32	#3442	+4 (14.3%)
2011	28	#3779	+17 (154.5%)
2010	11	#7533	-7 (-38.9%)
2009	18	#5291	-6 (-25.0%)
2008	24	#4250	+10 (71.4%)
2007	14	#6232	-7 (-33.3%)
2006	21	#4498	0
2005	21	#4316	-2 (-8.7%)