Total births
1,053
Boys' name · since 1912
Thurmon
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,053 babies named Thurmon, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,053
- total births
- 1912–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1,053 boys have been named Thurmon since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Thurmon recorded 1,053 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1980.
- 1,053 total births
- 1912–1980 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,053 boys have been named Thurmon since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1980.
- 1,053
- total births
- 1912–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Thurmon was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
32 babies were named Thurmon in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Thurmon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Thurmon splits its recorded history at 1944: 32% of all births land in the more recent half, 68% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1930 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Thurmon at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Thurmon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1980
- Peak year (1930)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Thurmon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Thurmon's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Thurmon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
152 births
- 1920s
1920s
258 births
- 1930s
1930s
221 births
- 1940s
1940s
178 births
- 1950s
1950s
130 births
- 1960s 73
1960s
73 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 258 births (25% of all-time use).
How Thurmon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Thurmon's total volume
Thurmon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Thurmon by state
Where Thurmon concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 87 | 8.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
North Carolina share of Thurmon's total US births 8.3%
Even split
87 of 1,053 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thurmon? ▼
1,053 babies have been named Thurmon since 1912. It was last recorded in 1980. The peak year was 1930 with 32 births.
When was Thurmon most popular? ▼
Thurmon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Thurmon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thurmon are North Carolina (87 births), Georgia (15 births), Alabama (10 births).
How long has the name Thurmon been used? ▼
Thurmon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 69 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Thurmon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thurman, Thurston, Thurmond, Thunder, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Thurmon's data
- Thurmon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (258 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Thurmons (87 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Thurmon
Nearby Names Like Thurmon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thurmon
Thurman Boy
#12361 16,392 births
Thurston Boy
#7781 3,501 births
Thurmond Boy
1,002 births
Thunder Boy
#6584 562 births
Thurlow Boy
422 births
Compare Thurmon side by side: Thurmon vs Thurman Thurmon vs Thurston Thurmon vs Thurmond
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thurmon: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,053 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thurmon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Thurmon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.