Townsend
boy name#3240 in 2025Townsend entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2121 in 1934, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#3240
rank today
#2121
peak (1934)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2929 |
| 1920s | #3079 |
| 1930s | #2953 |
| 1940s | #3029 |
| 1950s | #3202 |
| 1960s | #3344 |
| 1970s | #5207 |
| 1980s | #6031 |
| 1990s | #6578 |
| 2000s | #7287 |
| 2010s | #5012 |
| 2020s | #4171 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Townsend has been most popular in TX, SC.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Townsend are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Townsend alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Townsend in 2025?
- Townsend ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Townsend most popular?
- Townsend peaked in 1934, reaching #2121 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Townsend with classmates?
- Townsend will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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