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Townsend

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How to Pronounce Townsend

Pronounced TOWNZ-end /ˈtaʊnz.ɛnd/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Townsend, 'end of the town' — for someone who lived at the town's edge. A surname-style given name that reads more often as a boy's; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Townsend means 'end of the town' (said 'TOWNZ-end'). Reads more often as a boy's — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Townsend, 'end of the town' — for someone who lived at the town's edge. A surname-style given name that reads more often as a boy's; used here for a girl, we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2023)#15014
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 6
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History & Origin

Townsend is an English surname meaning 'end of the town,' turned given name. As a first name it reads more often as a boy's; used here for a girl, we note the lean. Rare in the U.S. (said 'TOWNZ-end').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Townsend is an English surname, 'end of the town,' for one who lived at the town's edge; it reads more often as a boy's name, which we note (said 'TOWNZ-end').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Townsend — English surname 'end of town'; boy-leaning

Variations

TownshendTownsenTownend

Nicknames

TownSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Townsend mean?

Townsend is an English surname, 'end of the town'; it reads more often as a boy's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Townsend?

It's said TOWNZ-end /ˈtaʊnz.ɛnd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Townsend a boy or girl name?

Townsend is used here for a girl; as a surname name it reads more often as a boy's — we note the lean.

How popular is Townsend?

Townsend is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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