How Many People Are Named Thurmond?

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

Thurmond
Rare
English

Thurmond is a very rare male name, with only 464 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 711,317 Americans. The majority of those named Thurmond are over 60, reflecting its status as a name passed down through generations.

~5,693
Living in US
1 in 58,220
Americans
1948
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Resilient Steadfast
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

788
Worldwide Bearers
#291,981
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
784
🇬🇧 England
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
464 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
10
Would be under 30 (1%)
169
Would be 30–60 (17%)
823
Would be over 60 (82%)

All 1,002 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: 1948

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
68
Modern Appeal
32
International
81

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

📜 Thurmond Through the Generations

Over the decades, Thurmond has maintained a stable presence, peaking in popularity in 1948 with 30 births. Today, the average Thurmond is 79 years old, with 82% of the name's bearers being over 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 94
Georgia 40
North Carolina 32
West Virginia 24

✨ Similar Names to Thurmond

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thurmond's English roots

📄 About the Name Thurmond

How Many People Have the Name Thurmond?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,693 people in the United States currently share the name Thurmond. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,220 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Thurmond a Common or Rare Name?

Thurmond 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 Thurmond Mean?

Thurmond means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Thurmond Most Popular?

The name Thurmond reached peak popularity in 1948, with 30 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 Thurmond?

Approximately 5,693 people named Thurmond live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,693. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,220 Americans.

Is Thurmond a rare name?

Thurmond is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,220 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thurmond mean?

Thurmond means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Thurmond more male or female?

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

When was Thurmond most popular?

Thurmond peaked in 1948 with 30 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 US5,693
All-Time Births5,693
1 in X1 in 58,220
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1948
World Rank#291,981
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.