Thurston
Boy nameThurston has been given to 3,501 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1918.
Meaning & origin /ˈθɜːs.tən/
Origin: Germanic languages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,501
Peak year
1918 (73 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1884
10-year trend
▼ -74%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Thurston's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #832 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Thurston.
FAQ
How popular is the name Thurston?
Thurston has been given to 3,501 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Thurston peak?
Thurston peaked in 1918, when 73 babies were given the name.
Is Thurston a girl or boy name?
Thurston is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Thurston are boys).
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