FIRST NAME
Townsend
Townsend is the 7,826th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 564 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 73 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #7,826 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
564
living · #7,826
BABIES NAMED TOWNSEND BY BIRTH YEAR · 1914–2025
202536
As a male name, Townsend peaked in 2025, when 36 babies were named Townsend (the #3305 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #36,928 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
73
living · #36,928
BABIES NAMED TOWNSEND BY BIRTH YEAR · 2023–2025
20255
As a female name, Townsend peaked in 2023, when 6 babies were named Townsend (the #15031 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)