Thorrin
A masculine name derived from the Old Norse elements "Thorr" and "rin", potentially meaning "thunder warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Thorrin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thorrin today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thorrin births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thorrin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Thorrin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,975
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Thorrin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Thorrin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Thorrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Thorrin
The name Thorrin is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, spoken by the Vikings and ancient Scandinavian peoples. It is derived from the root words "Thor," the name of the Norse god of thunder, and "rin," meaning warrior or champion. The name likely emerged during the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the late 11th century.
Thorrin was primarily used by the Norse peoples who inhabited modern-day Scandinavia, including Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, as well as parts of Iceland and Greenland. Similar spellings and variations of the name can be found in other Germanic languages, such as Thorin or Thorin.
While there are no known direct references to the name Thorrin in ancient Norse texts or sagas, the name's association with the god Thor and the concept of a warrior or champion would have held significance in the warrior culture of the Vikings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Thorrin dates back to the late 10th century, when a Viking chieftain named Thorrin Olafsson led a raid on the coastal regions of what is now northern France. Another notable figure was Thorrin Magnusson, a Norwegian explorer who is believed to have been among the first Europeans to set foot on the shores of North America in the late 10th century.
In the 12th century, a Swedish nobleman named Thorrin Svensson played a pivotal role in the formation of the Kalmar Union, a political and economic alliance between the Scandinavian kingdoms. During the same period, a Danish warrior named Thorrin Eriksson was renowned for his bravery and military exploits in the wars against the Hanseatic League.
In the 14th century, a Norwegian poet and scholar named Thorrin Halvorsson gained recognition for his contributions to the preservation of Norse mythology and literature. His writings were instrumental in maintaining the cultural heritage of the ancient Scandinavian peoples.
It is worth noting that while the name Thorrin has its roots in ancient Norse culture, it has remained in use throughout the centuries, albeit with varying degrees of popularity in different regions of the world.
People
Thorrin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thorrin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Thorrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thorrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thorrin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Thorrin a common name?
We classify Thorrin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thorrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Thorrin was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thorrin is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Thorrin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thorrin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thorrin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Thorrin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thorrin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Thorrin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Thorrin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.