3,132births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#7679United States 2025
Thornton is a boy name family recorded 3,132 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 7.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Thornton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | English | 3,132 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1882 | ▲ 25 % |
Questions about Thornton
How popular is the name Thornton?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 3,132 births across 1 country.
When was Thornton most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 7.7 births per 100,000.
Is Thornton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Thornton is a boy name.