Theron
boy name#2451 in 2025Theron entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #447 in 1910, ranks #2451 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2451
rank today
#447
peak (1910)
55
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #661 |
| 1890s | #722 |
| 1900s | #623 |
| 1910s | #477 |
| 1920s | #558 |
| 1930s | #584 |
| 1940s | #615 |
| 1950s | #755 |
| 1960s | #638 |
| 1970s | #680 |
| 1980s | #879 |
| 1990s | #1133 |
| 2000s | #1391 |
| 2010s | #1742 |
| 2020s | #2569 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Theron has been most popular in TX, GA, CA.
Living bearers
About 8,200 people named Theron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Theron alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Theron in 2025?
- Theron ranks #2451 among US boy names in 2025, with 55 babies given the name.
- When was the name Theron most popular?
- Theron peaked in 1910, reaching #447 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Theron with classmates?
- Theron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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