How Many People Are Named Thunder?
Complete statistics for the name Thunder: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Thunder, a name that echoes power and might, is incredibly rare with only 532 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 619,802 Americans. The majority, 81%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 542 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Thunder Through the Generations
Thunder has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2018 when 30 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Thunder is 19, with 441 individuals under 30, 101 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name embraced by younger generations, reflecting its modern origins and appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Thunder's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Thunder
How Many People Have the Name Thunder?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 586 people in the United States currently share the name Thunder. That works out to roughly 1 in every 565,613 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Thunder a Common or Rare Name?
Thunder is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Thunder Mean?
Thunder means "creative variant of thunder" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Thunder in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Thunder Most Popular?
The name Thunder reached peak popularity in 2018, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Thunder?
Approximately 586 people named Thunder live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 586. That works out to roughly 1 in 565,613 Americans.
Is Thunder a rare name?
Thunder is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 565,613 Americans has this name.
What does the name Thunder mean?
Thunder means "creative variant of thunder" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Thunder more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Thunder are male and 0% are female.
When was Thunder most popular?
Thunder peaked in 2018 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.