Thurman
Every Thurman since 1880 — 16,397 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Thurman
Thurman 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 1880, 16,397 American babies have been named Thurman. Its peak came in 1920, when 361 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Thurman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Thurman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #14,043 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,683 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,125 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,607 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,660 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,812 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,753 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,662 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,294 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,452 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,606 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,574 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,795 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #8,006 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,664 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,248 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,464 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,877 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,870 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,619 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,987 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,965 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #6,045 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,609 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,526 |
| 1995 | — | — | 30 | #2,550 |
| 1990 | — | — | 47 | #1,725 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,565 |
| 1980 | — | — | 66 | #1,123 |
| 1975 | — | — | 74 | #960 |
| 1970 | — | — | 95 | #829 |
| 1965 | — | — | 137 | #641 |
| 1960 | — | — | 167 | #607 |
| 1955 | — | — | 174 | #560 |
| 1950 | — | — | 208 | #462 |
| 1945 | — | — | 240 | #386 |
| 1940 | — | — | 241 | #368 |
| 1935 | — | — | 263 | #339 |
| 1930 | — | — | 262 | #350 |
| 1925 | — | — | 308 | #329 |
| 1920 | — | — | 361 | #297 |
| 1915 | — | — | 318 | #276 |
| 1910 | — | — | 57 | #328 |
| 1905 | — | — | 24 | #461 |
| 1900 | — | — | 21 | #533 |
| 1895 | — | — | 17 | #500 |
| 1890 | — | — | 29 | #326 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #760 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #740 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Thurman in 2025?
Thurman 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 Thurman?
16,397 babies have been named Thurman in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Thurman most popular?
Thurman peaked in 1920, when 361 newborns received the name.
Is Thurman a boy or girl name?
Thurman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Thurman rising or falling?
Thurman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.