Thorin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Bold and daring, a name from the world of dwarven kings and thunder gods.
- Origin
- Norse
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #228
- Peak
- #900 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Thorin Means
Thorin is a boy name of Norse origin. Bold and daring, a name from the world of dwarven kings and thunder gods.
How Popular Thorin Is
Thorin currently ranks #228 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #900 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Thorin
- Thorin Oakenshield is the dwarf king in Tolkien's The Hobbit.
- The name is derived from the Norse god Thor.
- Peter Jackson's film trilogy brought Thorin to a global audience.
Names Like Thorin
Other Norse names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Thorin
Norse names that pair well as a brother or sister to Thorin.
Questions About Thorin
What does Thorin mean?
Thorin is a boy name of Norse origin. Bold and daring, a name from the world of dwarven kings and thunder gods.
How popular is Thorin?
Thorin currently ranks #228 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #900 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Thorin come from?
Thorin comes from Norse roots. Thorin Oakenshield is the dwarf king in Tolkien's The Hobbit.
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