Thorton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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✨ Thorton Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 7 peak births in 1928
Geographic Spread
Popular across 0 US states, with strongest presence in various regions
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Thorton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Thorton"
"Thorton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5767th of 6773 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Thorton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Thorton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Thorton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Thorton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Thorton" in the United States
Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Thorton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5767th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Thorton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.