Boy · #12,366 in 2026

Therman

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

Current Rank

#12,366

Peak Rank

#959 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1905

First Year

2007

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#959

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Therman

Therman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1905, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 49 Thermans were born — ranking #959 that year. As of 2026, Therman ranks #12,366 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Thermans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Therman

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

Thurman
Thurmon
Thron
Thymine
Thurmond
Thrun
Therma
Thran
Thorman
Thermion
Armin
Arman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Therman

What does the name Therman mean?

Therman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1905. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Therman in 2026?

In 2026, Therman ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Therman most popular?

Therman reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #959 that year with 49 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Therman most popular?

Therman has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Virginia, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Therman.

Is Therman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Therman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Therman include Amil, Harlin, Lofton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Therman

Therman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1905 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Therman's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #959. Use the chart and map above to compare Therman'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.