Thornton
2 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Thornton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,132 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 1921 with 75 births
Most common in: Virginia, Texas, New York, Alabama, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2014–2014 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2014–2014 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Thornton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #6258 | — |
| 2004 | #6976 | ↓718 |
| 2005 | #7640 | ↓664 |
| 2006 | #6460 | ↑1180 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓3411 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↑3069 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↓1277 |
| 2012 | #8864 | ↓785 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↑1327 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↑489 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↓992 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑435 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↑1267 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↓798 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↓1753 |
| 2020 | #8739 | ↑150 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↓2060 |
| 2023 | #12239 | ↓1440 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↑1301 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↑3259 |
Frequently asked questions about Thornton
Is Thornton a popular name?
Yes — Thornton currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Thornton more common for boys or girls?
Thornton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Thornton most popular?
Thornton peaked in 1921 in United States, with 75 recorded births that year.
Is Thornton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Thornton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #526 in 1880 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Thornton?
At least 3,135 babies have been recorded with the name Thornton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Thornton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Thornton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.