Thurman
Pronunciation: [ th-ERM-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thurman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,018 babies have been named Thurman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thurman is past its peak , currently ranked #27,177 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,177
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Thurman is also used as a girl name, ranked #66975.
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About the Name Thurman
Thurman is a boy name .
Is Thurman a boy or girl name? Thurman is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,177 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,975. Thurman is more commonly used as a boy name.
Thurman is currently ranked #27,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thurman include Thu, Thur, Thury, Thurie, Man, Many, Manie, Thy, Thie, and Thukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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