Furman
1 countryPopularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Furman’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,758 births recorded 1881–1999 · peaked in 1918 with 73 births
Most common in: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Washington DC
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Furman’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | #2857 | — |
| 1974 | #3558 | ↓701 |
| 1975 | #3428 | ↑130 |
| 1976 | #2417 | ↑1011 |
| 1978 | #3070 | ↓653 |
| 1979 | #3810 | ↓740 |
| 1980 | #4134 | ↓324 |
| 1981 | #4153 | ↓19 |
| 1982 | #5003 | ↓850 |
| 1983 | #4141 | ↑862 |
| 1984 | #5561 | ↓1420 |
| 1986 | #3440 | ↑2121 |
| 1987 | #4968 | ↓1528 |
| 1988 | #5200 | ↓232 |
| 1990 | #6415 | ↓1215 |
| 1991 | #6519 | ↓104 |
| 1992 | #7422 | ↓903 |
| 1995 | #6407 | ↑1015 |
| 1997 | #5642 | ↑765 |
| 1999 | #7874 | ↓2232 |
Frequently asked questions about Furman
Is Furman a popular name?
Furman has 2,758 recorded births in United States between 1881 and 1999, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Furman more common for boys or girls?
Furman is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Furman most popular?
Furman peaked in 1918 in United States, with 73 recorded births that year.
Is Furman rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Furman’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #706 in 1881 to #7874 in 1999.
How many babies have been named Furman?
At least 2,758 babies have been recorded with the name Furman across official birth statistics in 1 country.