Thornton

Thornton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Thornton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Thornton

Thornton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Thornton first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #440 in 1888, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 3,122 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thornton in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#440 in 1888
Peak year
1921
Babies named Thornton in 2024
6
Total since 1880
3,122

Thornton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#4632 in 2014
Babies named Thornton in 2014
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thornton mean?

The meaning of Thornton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Thornton a boy or girl name?

Thornton is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Thornton?

Thornton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Thornton?

Thornton first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #440 in 1888, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].