Thornton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Trent's town, flooding town
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #8190 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Trenton. Shares the meaning 'Trent's town, flooding town.'
Similar names: trenton, trinton, thorn, thurston
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Thornton? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Thornton, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Thornton
What does the name Thornton mean?
Thornton means “Trent's town, flooding town” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Thornton?
Thornton has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Trent's town, flooding town”.
How popular is Thornton?
Thornton ranked #7679 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Thornton most popular?
Thornton peaked in 1921 with 75 babies registered that year.
Is Thornton a boy or girl name?
Thornton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Thorntons in registered births are male.
Is the name Thornton rising or falling in popularity?
Thornton has risen 1137 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8816 in 2020 to #7679 in 2025.
How long has Thornton been recorded?
Thornton appears in birth records across 141 years — from 1880 through 2025.