NAME PROFILE
Thurman
Thurman means 'servant of Thor' or 'Thor's protection' in Old Norse. it carries a legacy of moral courage and steady purpose, suggesting a personality that is observant, traditional, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,397 |
| Gender | Male (75% / 25%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Norse |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NC — 23%TX — 22%VA — 20%TN — 18%OH — 17%
Notable People
Thurman Munson (Athlete) · Thurman Thomas (Athlete) · Thurman Arnold (Judge) · Thurman Tucker (Athlete) · Howard Thurman (Theologian)
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