boy's name
Thorwald
THOR-wawld
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 54
Thorwald is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1928 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Thorwald Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1920s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 31 |
How Popular Is Thorwald?
In 1928, Thorwald was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Thorwald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Thorwald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Thorwald
- Pronunciation THOR-wawld
Sibling Names for Thorwald
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Thorwald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Thorwald
How popular is the name Thorwald?
In 1928, Thorwald was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Thorwald a girl's or a boy's name?
Thorwald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Thorwald?
Thorwald has 2 syllables.
When was Thorwald most popular?
Thorwald peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.