Find out how popular the first name Thorin has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Thorin by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Thorin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 163 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Thorin.

The history of the first name Thorin

The name Thorin is of Old Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse word "þórr," which refers to the Norse god of thunder, Thor. It likely emerged as a given name in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, around the 8th to 11th centuries.

The name Thorin is a variation of the more common Scandinavian name Thorin, which combines the elements "þórr" (Thor) and "inn" (meaning "the" or "brave"). It is believed to have been used as a name to honor the powerful god Thor and imbue the bearer with his strength and courage.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Thorin can be found in the Icelandic sagas, which are collections of stories and histories from the Viking era. The character Thorin Oakenshield, a prominent dwarf leader, appears in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit," published in 1937. Tolkien drew inspiration from Norse mythology and literature for many of his character names.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Thorin. One of the earliest was Thorin Thorfinnsson (circa 960-1023), a Viking chieftain and explorer from Greenland who is believed to have led expeditions to Vinland (modern-day Newfoundland) around the year 1000.

Another historical figure was Thorin the Black (c. 1098-1163), a powerful Norwegian chieftain who ruled over parts of western Norway during the 12th century. He was known for his involvement in the civil wars that plagued Norway during this period.

In more recent times, Thorin Solingen (1899-1989) was a German painter and printmaker who gained recognition for his landscape and cityscape works in the early 20th century.

Thorin Mahmoud (born 1972) is a contemporary Egyptian-Canadian novelist and screenwriter, best known for his acclaimed novel "The Night Counter" and his work on the television series "The Borgias."

Lastly, Thorin Wethey (1929-2005) was an American art historian and scholar who specialized in the study of Spanish colonial art and architecture.

Data source

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