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Thor Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Thor

"A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2015 👥 4,810 in US
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Meaning
A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
4,810
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Thor Mean?

Thor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include:Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson, Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Nis Christiansen (1957–1981), American serial killer Thor Erdahl, Norwegian painter Thor Falkanger, Norwegian legal scholar Thor Fossum (1916–1993), Norwegian politician Thor Furulund (1943–2016), Norwegian painter Thor Griffith, American football player Thor Gystad (1919–2007), Norwegian politician Thor Halvorssen (businessman) (1943–2014), Venezuelan-Norwegian businessman and ambassador Thor Halvorssen, Venezuelan human rights advocate and film producer Thor Hansen (1947–2018), Norwegian poker player Thor Harris, American musician Thor Henning (1894–1967), Swedish swimmer

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Thor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include:Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson, Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Nis Christiansen (1957–1981), American serial killer Thor Erdahl, Norwegian painter Thor Falkanger, Norwegian legal scholar Thor Fossum (1916–1993), Norwegian politician Thor Furulund (1943–2016), Norwegian painter Thor Griffith, American football player Thor Gystad (1919–2007), Norwegian politician Thor Halvorssen (businessman) (1943–2014), Venezuelan-Norwegian businessman and ambassador Thor Halvorssen, Venezuelan human rights advocate and film producer Thor Hansen (1947–2018), Norwegian poker player Thor Harris, American musician Thor Henning (1894–1967), Swedish swimmer…

Root Element
Thor
Core Meaning
"A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Thor

T 2
H 8
O 6
R 9
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 4,810 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 4,810
Peak year 2015 (118)
First recorded 1904
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Thor" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~4,810 people named Thor in the US. Peaked in 2015 with 118 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Thor?

The Life Path number for Thor is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.

Is Thor a boy or girl name?

Thor is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Thor in the US?

Approximately 4,810 people in the United States are named Thor. The name peaked in 2015 with 118 recorded uses.

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