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Thorne

♂ Boy

Pronounced THORN /ˈθɔrn/High

Meaning: From the Old English thorn, 'a thorn bush/tree', hence 'a dweller by the thorns'; a word/surname; we note the word/surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A thorn bush; a dweller by thorns: Thorne is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English thorn, 'a thorn bush/tree', hence 'a dweller by the thorns'; a word/surname; we note the word/surname
U.S. rank (2024)#8879 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 457

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119202024

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

Thorne comes from the Old English thorn, 'a thorn bush/tree', hence 'a dweller by the thorns'; a word/surname (we note the word/surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'THORN').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname/nature name. Rare, a-thorn-bush at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Thorne comes from the Old English thorn, 'a thorn bush', hence 'a dweller by the thorns' — a crisp word/surname (we note the word/surname; said 'THORN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Thorne — word/surname-name

Variations

ThornThornn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thorne mean?

Thorne is English — 'a thorn bush; a dweller by the thorns' (from thorn). We note the word/surname.

How do you pronounce Thorne?

It's said THORN /ˈθɔrn/ — one syllable.

Is Thorne a boy or girl name?

Thorne is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Thorne?

Thorne is a very rare name in the U.S.

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