How popular is the name Thurl in 2025?

Thurl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Thurl most popular?

Thurl peaked in 1924, reaching #2043 among US boy names.

Thurl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Thurl entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2043 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2043

peak (1924)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Thurl are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Thurl alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Thurl in 2025?: Thurl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Thurl most popular?: Thurl peaked in 1924, reaching #2043 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Thurl with classmates?: Thurl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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