Thoreau: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child who finds wonder in simple nature.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8782
- Peak
- #8782 in 2019
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Thoreau Means
Thoreau is a boy name of English origin. A child who finds wonder in simple nature.
How Popular Thoreau Is
Thoreau currently ranks #8782 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8782 in 2019. It is rising.
Good to Know About Thoreau
- Thoreau has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Thoreau is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Thoreau
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Thoreau
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Thoreau.
Questions About Thoreau
What does Thoreau mean?
Thoreau is a boy name of English origin. A child who finds wonder in simple nature.
How popular is Thoreau?
Thoreau currently ranks #8782 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8782 in 2019. It is rising.
Where does Thoreau come from?
Thoreau comes from English roots. Thoreau has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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