Thorson is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Þór' meaning 'thunder god'. It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Thor. In its simplest form, Thorson means 'son of Thor', with variants including Thorsen and Thorsson.
The name Thorson has seen a rise in popularity since 2015, with the highest number of births occurring in 2019 and 2023, at 9 and 8 respectively. However, there was a notable dip in usage between 2017 and 2018. Overall, Thorson has been chosen for 48 newborns over the given period.