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Thunder

♂ Boy

Pronounced THUN-der /ˈθʌn.dər/High

Meaning: From the word thunder — 'the loud rumbling that follows lightning'; a bold nature/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Thunder: Thunder is a nature/word-name. Bold, strong, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word thunder — 'the loud rumbling that follows lightning'; a bold nature/word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7185 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819752024

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

Thunder comes from the English word thunder — 'the loud rumbling that follows lightning' (from Old English thunor, also the root of Thor; we note the word-name). A bold nature/word-name (said 'THUN-der').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, thunder at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Thunder names 'the loud rumbling that follows lightning' — a bold nature/word-name (we note the word-name; said 'THUN-der').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Thunder — word/nature-name

Variations

Thunderr

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thunder mean?

Thunder is an English nature/word-name — 'the loud rumbling that follows lightning'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Thunder?

It's said THUN-der /ˈθʌn.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thunder a boy or girl name?

Thunder is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Thunder?

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

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