Thurman
Thurman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Protection of Thor or servant of Thor.
Origin and history
Thurman is a masculine name derived from Germanic and Old Norse elements meaning 'protection of Thor' or 'servant of Thor'. It was moderately popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century but has become quite rare in recent years. Today, it carries a vintage, classic charm with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
16,392 babies in the United States have been named Thurman since 1880. It ranks #921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- NC (18.2 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- TN (8 %)
- VA (7.4 %)
- KY (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 173 |
| 1890-1900 | 167 |
| 1900-1910 | 295 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,349 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,204 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,625 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,561 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,814 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,290 |
| 1970-1980 | 754 |
| 1980-1990 | 488 |
| 1990-2000 | 361 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Thurman
- Thurman Munson: baseball player
- Thurman Thomas: football player
- Thurman Arnold: lawyer, judge
Nicknames
Thurm
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Norse name Þórmundr, combining Thor with 'mundr' meaning protection.
- Thurman experienced its highest U.S. popularity in the early decades of the 20th century.