Thorne

At a Glance: Name: Thorne – Meaning: thorn bush; in some cases a shortened form of the surname Hawthorne – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: THORN

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Thorne is an English name pronounced THORN, rooted in the word for thorn bush. In some families it's used as a shortened form of the surname Hawthorne, and it's used here as a gender-neutral name.

Meaning & Origin of Thorne

Meaning: Thorn bush; in some cases a shortened form of the surname hawthorne.

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Thorne

Phonetic: THORN   IPA: /ˈθɔːrn/

Popularity of Thorne

SSA records show Thorne peaked at rank #2951 in 1956, with 9 babies given the name that year, and by 2024 it had slipped to rank #8879 — still with a count of 9.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1920–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Thorne mean?

Thorn bush; in some cases a shortened form of the surname hawthorne. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thorne)

How do you pronounce Thorne?

Thorne is pronounced THORN (IPA: /ˈθɔːrn/).

Is Thorne a popular name right now?

Thorne peaked at #2951 in 1956 and is ranked #8879 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1920–2024.)

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