Tharon
Every Tharon since 1916 — 650 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tharon
Tharon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1916, 650 American babies have been named Tharon — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1923, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tharon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tharon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,703 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,540 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,647 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #14,294 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,394 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,784 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,654 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #9,011 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,832 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,586 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,368 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #9,147 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,092 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,105 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,898 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,923 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,806 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,375 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,855 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,246 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,973 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,158 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,997 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,339 | — | — |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,716 | 6 | #4,234 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tharon in 2025?
Tharon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tharon?
650 babies have been named Tharon in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tharon most popular?
Tharon peaked in 1923, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Tharon a boy or girl name?
Tharon is used for both: about 26% of babies named Tharon have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Tharon rising or falling?
Tharon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.