Boy nameCurrently #7,185 in the USSteady
Thunder
//ˈθəndɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20187 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Thunder's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Thunder's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Thunder |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Thunder through the decades
- Thunder peaked in 2018, when 30 babies were named Thunder in the US.
- The 2020s were Thunder's strongest decade, averaging 20 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Thunder has risen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Thunder currently ranks #7,185 in the US and is holding steady.