Unisex · #9,752 in 2026

Tharon

Thāron is an ancient Meitei language text, about the lore of the twelve lunar months of a year. It is the foundation for the Meitei calendar. It describes the changing pattern of nature in the following months. It is one of the masterpieces of the writers of the ancient times.

Current Rank
#9,752
Peak Rank
#2,200 (1963)
Total Babies
483
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,428 (167 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,200 (483 total)
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
2019
Last Year
1963
Peak Year
#2200
Peak Rank
483
Total Count
59
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1919
First Year
1952
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#1428
Peak Rank
167
Total Count
19
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tharon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Thāron is an ancient Meitei language text, about the lore of the twelve lunar months of a year. It is the foundation for the Meitei calendar. It describes the changing pattern of nature in the following months. It is one of the masterpieces of the writers of the ancient times.

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Etymology
In Meitei language , "Tha" means month or moon and "ron", derived from "lon" means knowledge, lore or tradition.

The Story of Tharon

As a girl name

Tharon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 32 Tharons were born — ranking #1,428 that year. As of 2026, Tharon ranks #4,909 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 167 Tharons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tharon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 14 Tharons were born — ranking #2,200 that year. As of 2026, Tharon ranks #9,752 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 483 Tharons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tharon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tharon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tharon

What does the name Tharon mean?
Thāron is an ancient Meitei language text, about the lore of the twelve lunar months of a year. It is the foundation for the Meitei calendar. It describes the changing pattern of nature in the following months. It is one of the masterpieces of the writers of the ancient times.
How popular is Tharon in 2026?
In 2026, Tharon ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Tharon most popular?
Tharon reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #2,200 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Tharon a unisex name?
Yes — Tharon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 26% of Tharons assigned female and 74% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tharon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tharon include Giulio, Usher, Filbert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tharon

Tharon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 483 births in the dataset. Tharon's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #2,200. Use the chart and map above to compare Tharon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.