Thurmond
Thurmond is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Thor's protection or divine protection.
Origin and history
Thurmond is a masculine name derived from Germanic elements meaning 'Thor's protection' or 'divine protection'. It saw occasional use as a given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often originating as a surname. Today it is extremely rare as a given name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,002 babies in the United States have been named Thurmond since 1880. It ranks #3680 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (49.5 %)
- GA (21.1 %)
- NC (16.8 %)
- WV (12.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 77 |
| 1920-1930 | 146 |
| 1930-1940 | 145 |
| 1940-1950 | 185 |
| 1950-1960 | 188 |
| 1960-1970 | 109 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Thurmond originally developed as an English surname derived from the Old Norse personal name Þórmundr.
- The name was occasionally given to American boys in the early 20th century but has become exceedingly rare today.