Thorsten is a boy's name of Norse Mythology origin meaning “Thor's stone; strong as Thor.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Thor, Tory. As of 2026, Thorsten ranks #917 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #656 in 1969.
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TOR-sten
Phonetic spelling
Currently #917 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Thorsten means “Thor's stone; strong as Thor.” It is a boy's name of Norse Mythology origin.
Thorsten is pronounced TOR-sten.
Thorsten is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Thorsten currently ranks #917 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Thorsten include Thor, Tory.
Middle names that pair well with Thorsten include Thorsten Gunnar, Thorsten Eric, Thorsten Leif.
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