Masculine dossier · first seen 1881

Furman

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1918
Peak births
73
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Furman

How many people are named Furman?

Based on SSA birth records through 1999, an estimated 769 Americans born with the name Furman may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1999.

How rare is Furman?

Furman has not appeared in SSA records since 1999. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Furman?

The median age of a living American named Furman is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 75 years old.

Is Furman still popular?

No. Furman is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1999.

Where is Furman most common?

Furman has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 35.5× more often than the national baseline.

1881Peak 19182025
peak 1918 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,758