Thurl is an uncommon male given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Þórhallr, which is a combination of the elements þórr meaning "Thor" (the god of thunder in Norse mythology) and hallr meaning "powerful ruler". Therefore, Thurl means "Thor's powerful ruler".
The name Thurl is not particularly popular and does not have any notable historical figures associated with it. However, there are a few famous individuals who bear this name today. For example, Thurl Ravenscroft was an American musician, singer, and voice actor best known for providing the voice of Tony the Tiger in commercials for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal. Another notable figure is Thurl Bailey, an American former professional basketball player.
Despite its uncommon usage, Thurl remains a unique and distinctive name choice that carries with it a connection to Scottish history and Norse mythology.
The name Thurl has a fascinating history of usage in the United States over the years. Between 1912 and 1967, there were a total of 295 babies named Thurl born in the U.S.
The name's popularity fluctuated greatly throughout this period. The highest number of births recorded in any single year was 16, which occurred in 1924. This is followed by 15 births in 1920 and 14 births in 1926.
However, there were also years with only a few Thurls being born - the lowest numbers include 5 births each in 1930, 1951, and 1952. In fact, there were several years where only one or no babies named Thurl were born at all.
This data shows that while Thurl was not a common name during this time period, it did see some periods of relative popularity. It's interesting to note the peaks and valleys in usage over these decades.