Boy · #3,349 in 2026

Theron

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

Current Rank

#3,349

Peak Rank

#447 (1966)

Total Babies

13K

5-Yr Trend

-41%

1925

First Year

2018

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#12462

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Theron

Theron first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1966, when 180 Therons were born — ranking #566 that year. As of 2026, Theron ranks #3,349 for baby boys with 36 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 13K Therons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Theron

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

Therein
Thereon
Thoren
Therrien
Thoron
Theorem
Theorum
Thorin
Therien
Thron
Thera
Thrun

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Theron

What does the name Theron mean?

Theron is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Theron in 2026?

In 2026, Theron ranks #3,349 among boys' names in the U.S., with 36 babies given the name that year.

When was Theron most popular?

Theron reached its peak popularity in 1966, ranking #447 that year with 180 babies given the name.

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

Theron has historically been most popular in Vermont, Utah, Idaho. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Theron.

Is Theron a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Theron?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Theron include Benedict, Kay, Marques. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Theron

Theron is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 13K births in the dataset. Theron's peak popularity came in 1966 when it ranked #447. Use the chart and map above to compare Theron'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.