Boy · #4,797 in 2026

Thermon

Thermos was an ancient Greek sanctuary, which served as the regular meeting place of the Aetolian League. Its focal point was the temple of Apollo Thermios of about 630 to 610 BC, "one of the earliest developed Doric temples known and a monument of primary importance for our knowledge of the history of Greek architecture".

Current Rank
#4,797
Peak Rank
#1,468 (1927)
Total Babies
723
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1912
First Year
1975
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#1468
Peak Rank
723
Total Count
56
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Thermon

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

Thermos was an ancient Greek sanctuary, which served as the regular meeting place of the Aetolian League. Its focal point was the temple of Apollo Thermios of about 630 to 610 BC, "one of the earliest developed Doric temples known and a monument of primary importance for our knowledge of the history of Greek architecture".

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Origin & history
The temple from the air Thermos was already an important regional centre in the prehistoric period: a long apsidal building (with one rounded end: " Megaron A"), elliptical and square houses with finds of pottery in the Middle Helladic tradition together with imports of high quality Mycenaean pottery can all be dated to the Late Helladic IIA period c. 1500 BC. This settlement continued to flourish throughout the Mycenaean period , even after the destruction of the Mycenaean palaces (LH IIIC, 1200–1100 BC) when a fine krater (large bowl) decorated with warriors in the same style as the well-kno

The Story of Thermon

Thermon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 26 Thermons were born — ranking #1,468 that year. As of 2026, Thermon ranks #4,797 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 723 Thermons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Where is Thermon most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Brazil
    57%
  • United States
    43%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Thermon

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thermon

What does the name Thermon mean?
Thermos was an ancient Greek sanctuary, which served as the regular meeting place of the Aetolian League. Its focal point was the temple of Apollo Thermios of about 630 to 610 BC, "one of the earliest developed Doric temples known and a monument of primary importance for our knowledge of the history of Greek architecture".
How popular is Thermon in 2026?
In 2026, Thermon ranks #4,797 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Thermon most popular?
Thermon reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #1,468 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Thermon most popular?
Thermon has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Thermon.
Is Thermon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Thermon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Thermon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thermon include Virgie, Eldo, Eual. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Thermon

Thermon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 723 births in the dataset. Thermon's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #1,468. Use the chart and map above to compare Thermon'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.