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Thorsen

♂ Boy

Pronounced THOR-sun /ˈθɔːr.sən/High

Meaning: From the Scandinavian patronymic surname Thorsen (also Thorsson), 'son of Thor' — Thor being the Norse god of thunder, whose name is itself the Old Norse word for thunder. Carried into first-name use in modern times.Medium

In 30 seconds: A thunder-rooted surname name: Thorsen means 'son of Thor' (said 'THOR-sun'). Strong, Nordic, and rare.
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Origin MediumNorwegian, Danish
MeaningFrom the Scandinavian patronymic surname Thorsen (also Thorsson), 'son of Thor' — Thor being the Norse god of thunder, whose name is itself the Old Norse word for thunder. Carried into first-name use in modern times.
U.S. rank (2023)#12093 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119972023

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

Thorsen is a Norwegian and Danish patronymic: Thor plus -sen, 'son of Thor'. Thor is the Norse god of thunder and storms, and his name is simply the Old Norse word for thunder. Names built on his have been common in Scandinavia for a thousand years. As an American first name Thorsen is new and rare, with a strong, clean sound (said 'THOR-sun').

It appears only extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Nordic, and sturdy.

Did you know? Thorsen is a Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Thor' — and Thor's own name is the Old Norse word for thunder, so the name rumbles at its root (said 'THOR-sun').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Thorsen — Scandinavian patronymic 'son of Thor'

Variations

ThorssonTorsenThoresen

Nicknames

ThorSen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thorsen mean?

Thorsen is a Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Thor' — Thor being the Norse thunder god, whose name means thunder.

How do you pronounce Thorsen?

It's said THOR-sun /ˈθɔːr.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thorsen a boy or girl name?

Thorsen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Thorsen?

Thorsen is an extremely rare name for boys in the U.S.

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