Boy Names of Thunder theme

Thunder names for baby boys, with 35 entries. The sound of booming thunder and flashing lightning have been so awe-inspiring that cultures throughout the ages have attributed a divine presence to these weather phenomena. From Zeus in Greek mythology to Thor in Norse mythology, thunder has been a central theme to folklore.

Thunder names are somewhat popular baby names for boys. The names rose in popularity from the 1960s up to the 1980s; prior to that, they were of only infrequent use. At the height of their usage in 1984, 0.555% of baby boys were given Thunder names. There was 1 Thunder name ranked within the top 1000 baby names then. Thunder names have since experienced a decline in popularity. In 2018, 2 Thunder names listed among the top 1000, with a combined usage of 0.065%. Within all Thunder names, the English and Japanese Raiden was the most commonly used, with a ranking of #423 and a usage of 0.0376%.