girl's name
Thurma
THUR-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 67
Thurma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1952 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1952, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Thurma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 8 |
How Popular Is Thurma?
In 1952, Thurma was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Thurma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Thurma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Thurma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Thurma
- English THUR-muh
Sibling Names for Thurma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Thurma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Thurma
How popular is the name Thurma?
In 1952, Thurma was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Thurma a girl's or a boy's name?
Thurma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Thurma?
Thurma has 2 syllables.
When was Thurma most popular?
Thurma peaked in 1952, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.