Townes Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOWNZ / /taʊnz/English; French
Meaning
English: from the town; French: of the town
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Townes is derived from the word 'town,' indicating a geographical origin or settlement. In French, it carries a similar meaning, emphasizing a connection to a community or locality.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Town
- Towns
International Variants
- Tavon (Hebrew)
- Tavon (Arabic)
Famous people named Townes
Townes Van Zandt — American singer-songwriter.
Townes O. W. Smith — American politician.
Fictional characters named Townes
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Townes was first seen in the United States in 2002. Townes has ranked as high as #1271 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Townes has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Townes (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 28 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| AL | 6 | |
| MN | 5 | |
| OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 119 |
| 2022 | 122 |
| 2023 | 116 |
| 2024 | 113 |