Rising since 2004, #1,315 for boys today.
Popularity of Townes since 2002
Babies named Townes per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 116 |
| 2010s | 17 | 588 |
| 2020s | 90 | 700 |
Meaning & origin
Townes is an English surname turned given name that has seen gradual adoption since the early 2000s. First recorded as a given name in 2002, it entered the U.S. top 2000 rankings and has been steadily rising since 2004, reaching its peak rank of 1315 in 2025. The name is most popular in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Kentucky. With a distinctive sound and literary associations, Townes appeals to parents seeking a name with surname style and a touch of Americana.
Townes is an English surname derived from the Middle English 'toun' meaning 'town' or 'settlement.' It originated as a topographic name for someone dwelling near a town, or as a habitational name from a place called Town. Its use as a given name is modern, partly influenced by the prominence of the American songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
Where Townes is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Towns
Sibling names for Townes
Names that share Townes's style, for a brother or sister.
