Theron
How to say it: THAIR-un · /ˈθɛrən/
From Greek 'theron' meaning 'hunter' - ancient masculine name revived in modern English use.
Theron was the 1,947th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 55 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,431 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,947 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 55 |
| Share of births | 1 in 60,278 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,431 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Theron peaked in the 1910s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Theron is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Theron
- Theron Cooper (born 1974)Bahamian sprinter
- Theron Smith (born 1980)American basketball player
- Theron Read (1964–2009)American actor
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