Theron
Boy name · #2453 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Theron? In official American birth records, Theron has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Theron is currently the #2453 boy name in the United States — 55 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1599, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 32,727 boys born in 2025 was named Theron.
Babies named Theron per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Theron first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1966, when 180 boys were named Theron — good for #566 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Theron against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Theron in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Theron is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Theron will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Theron is most common
State-level data for Theron is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Theron
Statistically, parents drawn to Theron tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Daron, Byron, Lyndon, Carlton, and Marlon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Theron | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2451 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2835 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2717 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2410 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2046 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2129 |
| 2018 | 77 | #1920 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1735 |
| 2016 | 81 | #1845 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1599 |
| 2014 | 99 | #1588 |
| 2013 | 86 | #1709 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1562 |
| 2011 | 87 | #1703 |
| 2010 | 96 | #1626 |
| 2009 | 97 | #1626 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1620 |
| 2007 | 105 | #1509 |
| 2006 | 134 | #1249 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1334 |
| 2004 | 112 | #1316 |
| 2003 | 97 | #1381 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1315 |
| 2001 | 98 | #1327 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Theron?
In official American birth records, the name Theron first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Theron a popular boy name?
Theron ranked #2453 among boys in 2025 with 55 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1599.
When was the name Theron most popular?
Theron peaked in 1966, when 180 American boys received the name (ranked #566 that year). Since 1966 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Theron?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 32,727 newborn American boys was named Theron. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.