Townsend
Meaningfrom the town's end · English
- US rank
- #3,240
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,121 in 1934
36 babies were named Townsend in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,459 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Townsend, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Townsend would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTownsend first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1934, when it reached #2,121.
- TrendTownsend has climbed 2,459 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedTownsend is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #743. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlTownsend is given to both boys and girls: 88% of the 41 babies named Townsend in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Townsend means “from the town's end”.
About the name Townsend
Townsend is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the town's end”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-end”. US birth records list Townsend for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 82 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #2,121 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.5 | 105,448 boys |
| 1920s | 6.3 | 158,479 boys |
| 1930s | 5.7 | 174,520 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 302,115 boys |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 387,597 boys |
| 1960s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,388,889 boys |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 423,729 boys |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 214,133 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 98,619 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 65,574 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Townsend
What does the name Townsend mean?
Townsend means “from the town's end” in English.
What is the origin of the name Townsend?
Townsend has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Townsend a boy or girl name?
Townsend is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Townsend?
Townsend ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#2,121).