Thurston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Thurston is derived from the Old Norse name 'Þórsteinn', meaning 'Thor's stone'. It evolved through historical forms such as 'Þórsteinn' and 'Thurstan'. The name has traits associated with strength due to its connection to the Norse god Thor. There is no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and is perceived today as a classic and strong name.
The name Thurston is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Thurston has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Thurston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 892nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1120th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1317th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1698th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2846th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4731st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6467th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Thurston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Thurston"
Pronunciation
/ˈθɜːrstən/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Thurston comes from the Old Norse name 'Þórsteinn', which is composed of the elements 'Þór' (Thor, the Norse god of thunder) and 'steinn' (stone). It signifies 'Thor's stone' or 'stone of Thor'.
Meaning
Thor's stone
Language Evolution
Þórsteinn, Thurstan, Thurston
Historical Usage
Thurston gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, especially in the 12th and 13th centuries, as a surname and later as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Thurstan, Thurstonian
Modern Popularity & Image
In modern times, Thurston is seen as a classic, somewhat traditional name, often associated with a sense of strength and stability.
Famous People
Thurston Moore - musician, member of Sonic Youth, Thurston Harris - American singer, Thurston B. Morton - American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Thurston"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Thurston"
"Thurston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 892nd of 7545 | 934 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1120th of 6773 | 665 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1317th of 7552 | 653 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1698th of 10718 | 440 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2846th of 16616 | 335 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4731st of 24088 | 283 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6467th of 23106 | 155 |
Regional Popularity of "Thurston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
33.90% 802nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
41.82% 984th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
54.94% 1335th/2430 |
42.20% 1204th/2853 |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
52.08% 1814th/3483 |
47.84% 1683rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
68.67% 4310th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Thurston" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Thurston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Thurston" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.