Theron
Every Theron since 1880 — 13,000 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theron
Theron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,474 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 13,000 American babies have been named Theron. Its peak came in 1966, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Theron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theron 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 | — | — | 55 | #2,474 |
| 2024 | — | — | 45 | #2,866 |
| 2023 | — | — | 42 | #2,999 |
| 2022 | — | — | 48 | #2,749 |
| 2021 | — | — | 56 | #2,435 |
| 2020 | — | — | 69 | #2,065 |
| 2019 | — | — | 67 | #2,148 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,682 | 77 | #1,936 |
| 2017 | — | — | 89 | #1,745 |
| 2016 | — | — | 81 | #1,859 |
| 2015 | — | — | 100 | #1,612 |
| 2014 | — | — | 99 | #1,595 |
| 2013 | — | — | 86 | #1,723 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,678 | 101 | #1,574 |
| 2011 | — | — | 87 | #1,715 |
| 2010 | — | — | 96 | #1,636 |
| 2009 | — | — | 97 | #1,636 |
| 2008 | — | — | 96 | #1,631 |
| 2007 | — | — | 105 | #1,514 |
| 2006 | — | — | 134 | #1,254 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,284 | 113 | #1,342 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,599 | 112 | #1,325 |
| 2003 | — | — | 97 | #1,390 |
| 2002 | — | — | 101 | #1,324 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,757 | 98 | #1,336 |
| 2000 | — | — | 108 | #1,240 |
| 1995 | — | — | 106 | #1,106 |
| 1990 | — | — | 109 | #1,020 |
| 1985 | — | — | 94 | #944 |
| 1980 | — | — | 118 | #813 |
| 1975 | — | — | 147 | #681 |
| 1970 | — | — | 152 | #666 |
| 1965 | — | — | 96 | #754 |
| 1960 | — | — | 171 | #604 |
| 1955 | — | — | 77 | #843 |
| 1950 | — | — | 97 | #700 |
| 1945 | — | — | 113 | #570 |
| 1940 | — | — | 91 | #625 |
| 1935 | — | — | 85 | #646 |
| 1930 | — | — | 109 | #575 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,694 | 118 | #576 |
| 1920 | — | — | 146 | #501 |
| 1915 | — | — | 148 | #452 |
| 1910 | — | — | 38 | #452 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #784 |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #1,044 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #677 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,148 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #799 |
Famous people named Theron
- Theron of Acragas Politician · -535–-473
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Theron in 2025?
Theron ranked #2,474 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Theron?
13,000 babies have been named Theron in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theron most popular?
Theron peaked in 1966, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Theron a boy or girl name?
Theron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theron rising or falling?
Theron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Theron?
Well-known people named Theron include Theron of Acragas (politician).