boys' name · peaked 1915

Thurlow

Every Thurlow since 1883 — 422 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1883Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Thurlow
Peak year
1915
22 babies
All-time total
422
since 1883

The story of Thurlow

Thurlow is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1883, 422 American babies have been named Thurlow. Its peak came in 1915, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Thurlow stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Thurlow year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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1960 5 #4,552
1955 7 #3,478
1950 7 #3,296
1945
1940 5 #3,895
1935 10 #2,517
1930 15 #2,068
1925 13 #2,423
1920 14 #2,328
1915 22 #1,500
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Thurlow in 2025?

Thurlow did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Thurlow?

422 babies have been named Thurlow in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Thurlow most popular?

Thurlow peaked in 1915, when 22 newborns received the name.

Is Thurlow a boy or girl name?

Thurlow is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Thurlow rising or falling?

Thurlow has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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