How Many People Are Named Townes?
Complete statistics for the name Townes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Townes is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,329 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 248,238 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,340 bearers under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 1,340 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Townes Through the Generations
Townes saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 134 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The name's bearers are predominantly young, with all 1,340 individuals being under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference among parents for this name in recent times. This trend suggests that Townes is likely to continue growing in popularity as younger generations become parents themselves.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Townes's American roots
📄 About the Name Townes
How Many People Have the Name Townes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,843 people in the United States currently share the name Townes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 68,439 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Townes a Common or Rare Name?
Townes 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 Townes Mean?
Townes means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Townes in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Townes Most Popular?
The name Townes reached peak popularity in 2023, with 134 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Townes?
Approximately 4,843 people named Townes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,843. That works out to roughly 1 in 68,439 Americans.
Is Townes a rare name?
Townes is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 68,439 Americans has this name.
What does the name Townes mean?
Townes means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Townes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Townes are male and 6% are female.
When was Townes most popular?
Townes peaked in 2023 with 134 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.