How Many People Are Named Thornton?
3,122
people in the United States are named Thornton
1 in 107,303 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#5656
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0009%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
75 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
THAWRN-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "thorn town" in Old English.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 82.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Virginia
124
Texas
45
New York
27
Alabama
25
Illinois
20
Kentucky
20
Maryland
16
Ohio
11
Pennsylvania
11
California
10
💡 Fun Facts About "Thornton"
- 6 babies were named Thornton in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Virginia
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