Thurman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHUR-mən / /ˈθɜːrmən/Old English; German
Meaning
Old English: 'thorp' or 'village'; German: 'from the village'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Thurman has roots in Old English and Germanic languages, often associated with rural communities. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name reflects a connection to land and community, emphasizing a sense of belonging.
Trend Summary
Thurman has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Thurman
International Variants
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Famous people named Thurman
Thurman Munson was an American professional baseball player known for his time with the New York Yankees.
Thurman Thomas is a former American football player who played for the Buffalo Bills and is a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Fictional characters named Thurman
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thurman was first seen in the United States in 1880. Thurman has ranked as high as #567 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Thurman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thurman (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 72 |
| 1889 | 30 |
| 1890 | 29 |
| 1891 | 15 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 17 |
| 1895 | 17 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 17 |
| 1900 | 21 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 22 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 30 |
| 1905 | 24 |
| 1906 | 25 |
| 1907 | 37 |
| 1908 | 48 |
| 1909 | 62 |
| 1910 | 57 |
| 1911 | 69 |
| 1912 | 134 |
| 1913 | 160 |
| 1914 | 241 |
| 1915 | 318 |
| 1916 | 316 |
| 1917 | 340 |
| 1918 | 359 |
| 1919 | 355 |
| 1920 | 361 |
| 1921 | 347 |
| 1922 | 358 |
| 1923 | 341 |
| 1924 | 314 |
| 1925 | 308 |
| 1926 | 306 |
| 1927 | 319 |
| 1928 | 302 |
| 1929 | 248 |
| 1930 | 262 |
| 1931 | 284 |
| 1932 | 284 |
| 1933 | 248 |
| 1934 | 274 |
| 1935 | 263 |
| 1936 | 271 |
| 1937 | 257 |
| 1938 | 234 |
| 1939 | 247 |
| 1940 | 241 |
| 1941 | 252 |
| 1942 | 272 |
| 1943 | 299 |
| 1944 | 256 |
| 1945 | 240 |
| 1946 | 255 |
| 1947 | 250 |
| 1948 | 243 |
| 1949 | 253 |
| 1950 | 208 |
| 1951 | 228 |
| 1952 | 227 |
| 1953 | 176 |
| 1954 | 184 |
| 1955 | 174 |
| 1956 | 177 |
| 1957 | 142 |
| 1958 | 139 |
| 1959 | 159 |
| 1960 | 167 |
| 1961 | 167 |
| 1962 | 134 |
| 1963 | 121 |
| 1964 | 146 |
| 1965 | 137 |
| 1966 | 115 |
| 1967 | 98 |
| 1968 | 82 |
| 1969 | 123 |
| 1970 | 95 |
| 1971 | 92 |
| 1972 | 83 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1974 | 77 |
| 1975 | 74 |
| 1976 | 69 |
| 1977 | 76 |
| 1978 | 58 |
| 1979 | 68 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 60 |
| 1982 | 64 |
| 1983 | 59 |
| 1984 | 53 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 |