Thornton as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Thornton?

We estimate that there are 1,157 people named Thornton who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Thornton is the 4,045th most common for men, and the 9,531st most common overall.

How Old are People Named Thornton?

The average person named Thornton is 51.43 years old.

Is Thornton a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

6 people named Thornton were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 10,889th most popular name for boys, and the 22,380th most popular overall.

The popularity of Thornton peaked in 1888, when it was the 430th most popular name for baby boys.

Is Thornton a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Thornton is almost exclusively a male name. The Social Security Administration does not record any females born with the name Thornton.