2,753births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1995Peak · Ontario
#2332United States 2025
Thompson is a boy name family recorded 2,753 times in 2 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2332 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1995, at 4.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Thompson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson | English | 2,748 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2332 | 1887 | ▲ 28 % |
| Thompson | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1995 | – |
Questions about Thompson
How popular is the name Thompson?
In 2025 it ranked #2332 in the United States. Official registers record 2,753 births across 2 countries.
When was Thompson most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1995, at 4.0 births per 100,000.
Is Thompson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Thompson is a boy name.