Declining since 2005, #2,451 for boys today.
Popularity of Theron since 1880
Babies named Theron per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1966, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Theron's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 63 |
| 1890s | 101 |
| 1900s | 167 |
| 1910s | 1,032 |
| 1920s | 1,255 |
| 1930s | 1,015 |
| 1940s | 1,070 |
| 1950s | 922 |
| 1960s | 1,483 |
| 1970s | 1,480 |
| 1980s | 1,083 |
| 1990s | 1,030 |
| 2000s | 1,061 |
| 2010s | 883 |
| 2020s | 315 |
Meaning & origin
Theron is a name of Greek origin meaning 'hunter.' Historically, it was borne by a 5th-century BC tyrant of Acragas in Sicily, a figure of some note in ancient history. In the United States, Theron saw its highest recorded popularity in 1910, its peak year. The name has been in use since at least 1880, when records began. Since 2005, its use has been declining gradually, fitting a falling trajectory. It was most common in the 1910s, and it does not show signs of a revival as of the latest available data. In terms of geographic distribution, Theron is most frequently used in Georgia.
Theron comes from the ancient Greek name Θήρων (Theron), meaning 'hunter' (from thēr 'wild beast'). In Greek mythology, Theron was a surname of several figures, and it appears in historical records as the name of a 5th-century BC tyrant of Acragas in Sicily. The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the 19th century.
Where Theron is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terry, Ron
Sibling names for Theron
Names that share Theron's style, for a brother or sister.
