Thompson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3445 in 2005 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 76 births ranking #1956. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 52.6%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 68,867 boys born was named Thompson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.