Thurston
Thurston is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Thor's stone.
Origin and history
Thurston is an English given name derived from an Old Norse personal name meaning Thor's stone. Historically used as both a surname and a given name, it carries a traditional, classic feel in the United States. Today, it remains relatively rare in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
3,501 babies in the United States have been named Thurston since 1880. It ranks #2163 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- NC (45.4 %)
- AL (11.7 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- TN (6.8 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 65 |
| 1910-1920 | 428 |
| 1920-1930 | 542 |
| 1930-1940 | 358 |
| 1940-1950 | 371 |
| 1950-1960 | 338 |
| 1960-1970 | 296 |
| 1970-1980 | 274 |
| 1980-1990 | 243 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 173 |
| 2010-2019 | 172 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Thurston
- Thurston Moore: Musician, Singer
- Thurston Dart: Musicologist, Conductor
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old Norse deity name Þórr (Thor) with steinn, meaning stone.
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition in the U.S. through the character Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island.