Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Thornton
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1921
Peak era
1921
Peak births
75
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Thornton
How many people are named Thornton?
An estimated 1,056 living Americans are named Thornton.
How rare is Thornton?
Thornton is very rare among babies today, with 10 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 86.7% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Thornton?
The median age of a living American named Thornton is approximately 54 years, with most bearers falling between 31 and 70 years old.
Is Thornton still popular?
Not especially. Thornton has been declining since its 1921 peak and registered 10 births in 2025.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
86.7%
2025
10
All-time
3,132