Thurston: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: th-oorst-ohn
Origin: Norway
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Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Enclosure

Thurston is an English name with rich historical and cultural significance. It is derived from the Old Norse elements Þórr ("Thor, " the Scandinavian thunder god) and steinn ("stone, " "rock"). The name can also originate from the village of Thurston in England, which is derived from the Old Norse personal name Þóri and the Old English element tūn, meaning "enclosure" or "settlement. " Over time, the name has evolved in popularity, peaking in the 1980s and experiencing fluctuations since then.

Thurston Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Thurston is currently #12718 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Thurston is currently #5504 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Thurston is currently #6218 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Thurston is currently #2735 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Thurston is currently #6407 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Thurston is currently #2776 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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