Thornton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the thorny thicket settlement.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #9385
- Peak
- #440 in 1888
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Thornton Means
Thornton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the thorny thicket settlement.
How Popular Thornton Is
Thornton currently ranks #9385 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #440 in 1888. It is rising.
Good to Know About Thornton
- Thornton peaked at #440 in the U.S. in 1888.
- Thornton has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Thornton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
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Questions About Thornton
What does Thornton mean?
Thornton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the thorny thicket settlement.
How popular is Thornton?
Thornton currently ranks #9385 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #440 in 1888. It is rising.
Where does Thornton come from?
Thornton comes from English roots. Thornton peaked at #440 in the U.S. in 1888.
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