Thurman
Meaning
“English/Germanic surname, traditionally 'Thor's man'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Thurman peaked in the 1900s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Thurman
People given the name Thurman in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Thurman deep dive
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