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Townes

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Pronounced TOWNZ /ˈtaʊnz/High

Meaning: From an English surname — from Old English tun, 'a town; a settlement; an enclosure'; 'a dweller in the town'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: From the town; a dweller in the settlement: Townes is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'TOWNZ').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname — from Old English tun, 'a town; a settlement; an enclosure'; 'a dweller in the town'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#6882 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320182024

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

Townes comes from an English surname — from Old English tun, 'a town; a settlement; an enclosure' — 'a dweller in the town'. Borne by the songwriter Townes Van Zandt. A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Town).

In the U.S. it registers thinly for girls. Rare, from-the-town at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Townes comes from an English surname, from Old English tun, 'a town; a settlement' — 'a dweller in the town' — a crisp, modern surname-name (the songwriter Townes Van Zandt bore it), used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'TOWNZ').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Townes — surname/place-name

Variations

TownTownsend

Nicknames

Town

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Townes mean?

Townes is an English surname — Old English 'a dweller in the town/settlement'.

How do you pronounce Townes?

It's said TOWNZ /ˈtaʊnz/ — one syllable.

Is Townes a boy or girl name?

Townes is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Townes?

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

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