How Many People Are Named Thurlow?

Complete statistics for the name Thurlow: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Thurlow
Very Rare
Old English

Thurlow is a very rare name, originating from Old English, with only 66 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 5,033,995 Americans. The vast majority of those named Thurlow are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~2,214
Living in US
1 in 149,706
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'thorn enclosure'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute Traditional
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

369
Worldwide Bearers
#452,461
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
296
🇿🇦 South Africa
57
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4
🇬🇧 England
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇱 Chile
1
🇬🇧 Scotland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
66 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
417
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 422 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
70

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Thurlow Through the Generations

Thurlow, a name steeped in history, has seen its peak popularity in 1915 when 22 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though its usage has dwindled significantly. Today, the average age of someone named Thurlow is 97, with most being over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This name's longevity and stability suggest it's cherished among families who have passed it down through generations.

✨ Similar Names to Thurlow

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thurlow's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Thurlow

How Many People Have the Name Thurlow?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,214 people in the United States currently share the name Thurlow. That works out to roughly 1 in every 149,706 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thurlow a Common or Rare Name?

Thurlow is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Thurlow Mean?

Thurlow means "Old English origin, meaning 'thorn enclosure'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thurlow in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Thurlow Most Popular?

The name Thurlow reached peak popularity in 1915, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Thurlow?

Approximately 2,214 people named Thurlow live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,214. That works out to roughly 1 in 149,706 Americans.

Is Thurlow a rare name?

Thurlow is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 149,706 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thurlow mean?

Thurlow means "Old English origin, meaning 'thorn enclosure'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Thurlow more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Thurlow are male and 0% are female.

When was Thurlow most popular?

Thurlow peaked in 1915 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,214
All-Time Births2,214
1 in X1 in 149,706
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1915
World Rank#452,461
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.