Is Thurston a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Thurston is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Thurston?

It’s currently ranked #914 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Thurston?

THUR-stən · IPA: //ˈθɜːrstən//

Thurston Boy

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTHUR-stən / /ˈθɜːrstən/

Old English; Scandinavian

Meaning

Old English: thorn bush; Scandinavian: Thor's stone

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Thurston has roots in Old English, where it originally referred to a place associated with thorn bushes. It is also linked to Scandinavian heritage, deriving from the elements associated with the Norse god Thor. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility and land ownership. It has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Thurston has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Variants

Thurstan

International Variants

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Famous people named Thurston

Thurston Moore is an American musician known for being the guitarist and vocalist of the influential band Sonic Youth.

Thurston Harris was an American singer famous for his hit songs in the 1950s, particularly 'Little Bitty Pretty One.'.

Thurston Clarke is an American author and journalist recognized for his works on American history and culture.

Thurston H. Smith was an American politician who served in the state legislature in the early 20th century.

Fictional characters named Thurston

Thurston Howell III is a character from the television show 'Gilligan's Island,' known as a wealthy and snobbish castaway.

Thurston is a character in the video game 'Animal Crossing,' serving as a friendly and helpful villager.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thurston was first seen in the United States in 1884. Thurston has ranked as high as #800 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Thurston has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Thurston (2013)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	9	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1884	7
1895	5
1898	9
1900	11
1902	8
1903	7
1904	8
1905	9
1907	5
1908	7
1909	10
1910	16
1911	14
1912	26
1913	45
1914	39
1915	64
1916	42
1917	54
1918	73
1919	55
1920	67
1921	72
1922	55
1923	56
1924	67
1925	45
1926	51
1927	39
1928	52
1929	38
1930	45
1931	44
1932	31
1933	38
1934	38
1935	34
1936	27
1937	39
1938	30
1939	32
1940	33
1941	34
1942	29
1943	29
1944	42
1945	50
1946	39
1947	37
1948	34
1949	44
1950	28
1951	41
1952	31
1953	27
1954	25
1955	29
1956	38
1957	39
1958	47
1959	33
1960	34
1961	32
1962	34
1963	30
1964	31
1965	30
1966	21
1967	25
1968	32
1969	27
1970	32
1971	41
1972	24
1973	32
1974	33
1975	19
1976	24
1977	17
1978	24
1979	29
1980	30
1981	27
1982	21
1983	24
1984	25
1985	21
1986	21
1987	22
1988	28
1989	24
1990	10
1991	29
1992	23
1993	15
1994	14
1995	16
1996	15
1997	17
1998	10
1999	15
2000	13
2001	13
2002	11
2003	15
2004	18
2005	20
2006	21
2007	21
2008	23
2009	18
2010	24
2011	28
2012	16
2013	24
2014	15
2015	19
2016	16
2017	11
2018	7
2019	12
2020	11
2021	13
2022	9
2023	8
2024	10