How Many People Are Named Thurman?
Complete statistics for the name Thurman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Thurman, a very rare male name, is held by just 5,699 people in the US, making up 1 in 57,910 Americans. The majority of those named Thurman are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 16,396 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: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Thurman Through the Generations
Thurman peaked in popularity in 1920 with 361 births, but its usage has been declining ever since. Today, only 86% of people named Thurman are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew. With an average age of 86, Thurman is a name that's becoming increasingly rare, with just 16,396 total births recorded throughout history.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Thurman's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Thurman
How Many People Have the Name Thurman?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,239 people in the United States currently share the name Thurman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,904 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Thurman a Common or Rare Name?
Thurman is classified as 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 Thurman Mean?
Thurman means "Old English origin, meaning 'thorn enclosure'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Thurman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Thurman Most Popular?
The name Thurman reached peak popularity in 1920, with 361 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Thurman?
Approximately 22,239 people named Thurman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,239. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,904 Americans.
Is Thurman a rare name?
Thurman is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,904 Americans has this name.
What does the name Thurman mean?
Thurman means "Old English origin, meaning 'thorn enclosure'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Thurman more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Thurman are male and 0% are female.
When was Thurman most popular?
Thurman peaked in 1920 with 361 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.