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Thorin
♂ Boy
Pronounced THOR-in /ˈθɔːr.ɪn/Low
Meaning: Daring, bold, thunder-associatedLow
In 30 seconds: Thorin is an Old Norse-inspired name meaning daring or bold, made globally famous as the Dwarf King in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Thorin Oakenshield's quest to reclaim Erebor is one of fantasy literature's most beloved stories.
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MeaningDaring, bold, thunder-associated
U.S. rank (2025)#1379 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births134 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,300
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Thorin is based on Old Norse names related to Thor (the thunder god) or daring. Tolkien used it for the Dwarf King in The Hobbit (1937).
Thorin is used by parents who love Tolkien's world and want a name with Norse/fantasy heritage.
Did you know? Thorin Oakenshield is the proud, noble, and ultimately tragic Dwarf King in Tolkien's The Hobbit — a character who faces his own greed with dignity and dies heroically, inspiring generations.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
ThorTorinThorinn
Nicknames
ThorTori
Famous Bearers
- ★Thorin Oakenshield (fictional) (fictional)Dwarf king in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, leader of the quest to reclaim Erebor
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Frequently Asked
What does Thorin mean?
Thorin means daring or bold from Old Norse, associated with Thor the thunder god.
How do you pronounce Thorin?
Thorin is pronounced THOR-in with two syllables.
What is the origin of Thorin?
Thorin comes from Old Norse, Literary.
What names are similar to Thorin?
Similar names include Theron, Dorian, and Orion.