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Thorsten

♂ Boy

Pronounced THOR-sten /ˈθɔːrstən/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse Þorsteinn, joining Thor, the thunder god, with steinn, 'stone' — 'Thor's stone.' A strong, traditional Scandinavian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A thunderous classic: Thorsten is Old Norse for 'Thor's stone' (said 'THOR-sten'). Strong and Scandinavian.
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Origin MediumOld Norse
MeaningFrom Old Norse Þorsteinn, joining Thor, the thunder god, with steinn, 'stone' — 'Thor's stone.' A strong, traditional Scandinavian name.
U.S. rank (2025)#6764 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319692025

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

Thorsten comes from Old Norse Þorsteinn, 'Thor's stone,' pairing the thunder god Thor with steinn, 'stone.' Long used across Scandinavia, it reads strong and grounded. Sturdy and rooted (said 'THOR-sten').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly among Scandinavian and German families as a heritage pick. Strong, storied, and rooted.

Did you know? Thorsten joins Thor, the Norse thunder god, with steinn, 'stone' - 'Thor's stone,' a sturdy, storied Scandinavian name (said 'THOR-sten').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Thorsten — Old Norse Þorsteinn 'Thor's stone'

Variations

TorstenThorsteinTorstein

Nicknames

ThorSten

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thorsten mean?

Thorsten is Old Norse for 'Thor's stone.'

How do you pronounce Thorsten?

It's said THOR-sten /ˈθɔːrstən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thorsten a boy or girl name?

Thorsten is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Thorsten?

Thorsten is common in Scandinavia and uncommon for boys in the U.S.

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