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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Thora — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Thor|Thorben
NorseGirl↓ Fading

Thora

THOR-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4995
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#4995
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#3209 in 2022
5yr change
-644 ranks
Birth frequency
7.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4995 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Norse girl names
Thora

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4995

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-644 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NorseMythologicalGirl2-syllableStrongThunderGoddessScandinavianVintageRisingRare
Character
fierce strengthnorse warrior spiritbold determinationprotective naturethunderous power
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Thoras

determinedathleticdisciplinedresilientcompetitive
STRONG
High confidence

Thora is a Norse girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4995 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -644 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4995 · very rare
Thora at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse Þóra, feminine form of Þórr (Thor), associated with thunder and the Norse god of thunder. Means 'thunder' or 'female Thor'.
Language root:Old Norse · Germanic
Peak rank:#3209 in 2022
5yr change:-644 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Thora Birch
Actress
Thora Hirt
Alpine skier
Similar Sound
ThorTheronTaraNoraSora◈Kora
Similar Style
FreyaSigneAstrid◈SolveigIngridSig
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Thora
LeifSoren◈Stellan◈DagLivSagaErikFreja
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Thora · Overview
Summary

Thora is a Norse girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4995 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Mythological · Strong · Vintage character
Thora carries a bold, grounded, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 644 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
thora.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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