Girl · #11,085 in 2026

Theona

Name: Popularity of the name Theona in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Theona, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

In Greek mythology, Theona or Theano was the wife of Amycus by whom she gave birth to her son, Mimas on the same night queen Hecabe's son Paris was born. Mimas was killed in exile, fighting alongside Aeneas in Italy, by Mezentius, king of the Etruscans.

Current Rank

#11,085

Peak Rank

#2,552 (1927)

Total Babies

208

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

2020

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#2552

Peak Rank

208

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Theona

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

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The Story of Theona

Theona first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 13 Theonas were born — ranking #2,552 that year. As of 2026, Theona ranks #11,085 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 208 Theonas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Theona

Phonetically similar names — useful when Theona 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 Theona

What does the name Theona mean?

How popular is Theona in 2026?

In 2026, Theona ranks #11,085 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Theona most popular?

Theona reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #2,552 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Theona a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Theona is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Theona?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Theona include Hennie, Clevie, Hilja. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Theona

Theona is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 208 births in the dataset. Theona's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #2,552. Use the chart and map above to compare Theona'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.