Thurman
Pronunciation: [ th-ERM-uhn ]
Thurman is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,975 in the US, popular nicknames include Thu, Thy, and Thuie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,975
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Thurman is also used as a boy name, ranked #27177.
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About the Name Thurman
Thurman is a girl name .
Is Thurman a boy or girl name? Thurman is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,975 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,177. Thurman is more commonly used as a boy name.
Thurman is currently ranked #66,975 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thurman include Thu, Thy, Thuie, and Thurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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