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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Thorn bush; in some cases a shortened form of the surname Hawthorne
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- THORN
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
THORNIPA /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.
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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)
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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