Thompson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3109 in 2003 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 76 births ranking #1956. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 63.2%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 63,718 boys born was named Thompson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.