Townes
How to say it: TOWNZ · /ˈtaʊnz/
From English surname meaning 'towns' - literary vibe via songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
Townes was the 1,146th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 147 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #890 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,146 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 147 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,553 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #890 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival with nearly all use in recent decades. Sitting at its peak in the 2020s, it should climb a little more.
What goes with it
Sharp at the edges with a breathy finish and a creative mood. Banks belongs alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Townes is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Townes
- Townes Van Zandt (1944–1997)American singer-songwriter
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