Thurmond
boy nameThurmond entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1323 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#1323
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #2428 |
| 1920s | #2222 |
| 1930s | #1918 |
| 1940s | #1727 |
| 1950s | #1949 |
| 1960s | #2654 |
| 1970s | #4020 |
| 1980s | #5643 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
| 2000s | #10349 |
| 2010s | #12185 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Thurmond are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thurmond alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thurmond in 2025?
- Thurmond is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Thurmond most popular?
- Thurmond peaked in 1948, reaching #1323 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Thurmond with classmates?
- Thurmond will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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