Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Theona since 1914
Babies named Theona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Theona is a delicate and uncommon name that saw its highest usage during the 1920s, peaking in 1927. Its first recorded year in U.S. data is 1914, and it has remained stable but rare since. Today, about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls is named Theona. The name's Greek roots hint at a divine connection, but its exact derivation remains uncertain, giving it a mysterious charm.
Theona is a rare name likely derived from the Greek word 'theos' meaning 'god', making it a possible feminine form of Theon or a variant of names like Thea. It saw modest use in the early 20th century but has remained uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Thea, Toni
Sibling names for Theona
Names that share Theona's style, for a brother or sister.
