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Thurston

♂ Boy

Pronounced THUR-stun /ˈθɜr.stən/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Thorsteinn — 'Thor's stone' (Thor, the thunder god, + steinn, 'stone'); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Thor's stone: Thurston is Old Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'THUR-stun').
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Origin LowOld Norse
MeaningFrom the Old Norse Thorsteinn — 'Thor's stone' (Thor, the thunder god, + steinn, 'stone'); we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#13695 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,502

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Thurston comes from the Old Norse Thorsteinn — 'Thor's stone' (Thor, the thunder god, + steinn, 'stone'; we note the deity link). A crisp, classic name (said 'THUR-stun').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, Thor's-stone at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Thurston comes from the Old Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone' (Thor, the thunder god, + steinn, 'stone') — a crisp, classic name (we note the deity link; said 'THUR-stun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Thurston — Old Norse; deity link

Variations

ThorsteinThurstan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thurston mean?

Thurston is Old Norse for 'Thor's stone' (Thor + steinn). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Thurston?

It's said THUR-stun /ˈθɜr.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Thurston a boy or girl name?

Thurston is a boy's name.

How popular is Thurston?

Thurston is a very rare name in the U.S.

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