Holding steady.
Popularity of Theoren since 1993
Babies named Theoren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Theoren is a modern American name first recorded in 1993, a product of the late 20th-century trend of blending familiar name sounds into new coinages. It combines the Theo element, popularized by Theodore, with the fashionable -ren ending. The name achieved its peak usage in 1999, but it has never entered the top 1,000 names, and its trajectory suggests a stable but very low level of use. With no recorded top states and a one-in-N figure that is too rare to calculate, Theoren remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a contemporary feel.
Theoren is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1993. It is likely formed by combining the popular name element Theo (from Theodore, meaning 'gift of God') with the fashionable suffix -ren, also seen in names like Nolan and Loren. The name saw a peak in usage in 1999, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its usage has remained stable and rare since its introduction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Theo, Ren
Variants: Theorenn, Theorin
Sibling names for Theoren
Names that share Theoren's style, for a brother or sister.
