Unisex · #1,469 in 2026

Townes

Current Rank
#1,469
Peak Rank
#1,469 (2026)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+48%
👧 Girl peak #6,237 (121 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,469 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1469
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
25
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2018
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#6237
Peak Rank
121
Total Count
9
Years Active

The Story of Townes

As a girl name

Townes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2018, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 19 Towness were born — ranking #6,237 that year. As of 2026, Townes ranks #6,237 for girls with 19 births, rising sharply (+68% over the past five years). In total, more than 121 Towness have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Townes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2002, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 124 Towness were born — ranking #1,469 that year. As of 2026, Townes ranks #1,469 for boys with 124 births, rising sharply (+48% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Towness have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Townes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Townes is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Townes

What does the name Townes mean?
Townes is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Townes in 2026?
In 2026, Townes ranks #1,469 among boys' names in the U.S., with 124 babies given the name that year.
When was Townes most popular?
Townes reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,469 that year with 124 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Townes most popular?
Townes has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Oregon, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Townes.
Is Townes a unisex name?
Yes — Townes is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Towness assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Townes?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Townes include Daymon, Torrie, Moody. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Townes

Townes is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Townes's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,469. Use the chart and map above to compare Townes's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.