Thora
Girl nameThora has been given to 2,424 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,424
Peak year
1916 (72 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1883
10-year trend
▼ -9%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Thora's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #778 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Thora — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Thora.
FAQ
How popular is the name Thora?
Thora has been given to 2,424 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Thora peak?
Thora peaked in 1916, when 72 babies were given the name.
Is Thora a girl or boy name?
Thora is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Thora are girls).
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