Thurston

Thurston is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Thurston at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Thurston

Thurston belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Thurston first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #679 in 1913, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 3,497 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thurston in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#679 in 1913
Peak year
1918
Babies named Thurston in 2024
10
Total since 1880
3,497

Thurston in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2507 in 2008
Babies named Thurston in 2014
3
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thurston mean?

The meaning of Thurston is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Thurston a boy or girl name?

Thurston is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Thurston?

Thurston comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Thurston?

Thurston first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #679 in 1913, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].