Therman
Therman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Protection man or defender.
Origin and history
Therman is a rare masculine name of Germanic origin, closely related to the name Thurman. It is derived from roots meaning 'protection' and 'man'. Historically present in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, it has become extremely uncommon in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,885 babies in the United States have been named Therman since 1880. It ranks #2958 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (33.6 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- AL (13.8 %)
- AR (12.1 %)
- VA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 255 |
| 1920-1930 | 392 |
| 1930-1940 | 302 |
| 1940-1950 | 319 |
| 1950-1960 | 224 |
| 1960-1970 | 172 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 40 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Therman is an alternative spelling of Thurman, which gained usage as both a surname and a given name.
- The name saw most of its modest U.S. popularity in the early 20th century before declining sharply.