Masculine dossier · first seen 1914
Townsend
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
36
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Townsend
How many people are named Townsend?
An estimated 626 living Americans are named Townsend.
How rare is Townsend?
Townsend is very rare among babies today, with 36 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Townsend?
The median age of a living American named Townsend is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 32 years old.
Is Townsend still popular?
Yes — Townsend is currently rising in popularity, with 36 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.
1914Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
36
All-time
871