Thompson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2359 in 2025 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 76 births ranking #1956. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 210.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 28,950 boys born was named Thompson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.