Townes
Townes is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the town or settlement.
Origin and history
Townes originates as an English surname derived from a middle English word referring to a settlement or village. Historically used as a transferred surname, it has gained modern visibility as a given name in the United States. Its recent popularity surge is partly influenced by the legacy of musician Townes Van Zandt.
Popularity in the United States
1,404 babies in the United States have been named Townes since 1880. It ranks #3315 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1268.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.2 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
- NC (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 588 |
| 2020-2029 | 700 |
Famous people named Townes
- Townes Van Zandt: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated with iconic American singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
- Townes fits into the enduring English tradition of turning habitational family surnames into given names.