Holding steady.
Popularity of Tharon since 1916
Babies named Tharon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tharon's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 6 |
| 1920s | 107 | 19 |
| 1930s | 18 | 15 |
| 1940s | 24 | 14 |
| 1950s | 12 | 18 |
| 1960s | 0 | 107 |
| 1970s | 0 | 75 |
| 1980s | 0 | 73 |
| 1990s | 0 | 72 |
| 2000s | 0 | 62 |
| 2010s | 0 | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tharon is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a respelling of Darren or an independent modern coinage. The name reached its peak popularity in 1973, but even then it never entered the top 1000. According to Social Security data, its trajectory has been stable but extremely low, with no births recorded in some recent years. Tharon remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is both uncommon and phonetically straightforward.
Tharon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916. Its exact derivation is unclear; it may be a respelling of Darren (itself of debated origin, possibly from Irish Dáire) or simply a sound-based modern invention. The name saw modest use primarily in the mid-20th century, with its peak in 1973, and has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tharon
Names that share Tharon's style, for a brother or sister.
