Townsend
Townsend: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaʊn.zənd/ · /ˈtæɔn.zənd/
Meaning and origin of Townsend
Root meaning: “hamlet, village”
- A male given name.
Etymology
From town + -s- + end. From Middle English toun (“hamlet, village”) + ende (“end”), referring to a dweller at the outskirts of a village.
How popular is Townsend?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 871 boys in the U.S. have been named Townsend (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15031 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #2253 in 1918. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Townsend FAQ
What does the name Townsend mean?
Townsend traces back to a root meaning "hamlet, village". A male given name. From town + -s- + end. From Middle English toun (“hamlet, village”) + ende (“end”), referring to a dweller at the outskirts of a village.
What is the origin of the name Townsend?
Townsend is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Townsend?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 871 boys in the U.S. have been named Townsend (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15031 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #2253 in 1918. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Townsend a boy or girl name?
Townsend is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11 girls and 871 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.