Theron

Theron is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 45 boys in the United States.

Theron at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Theron

Theron belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Theron first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #452 in 1910, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 12,905 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Theron in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#452 in 1910
Peak year
1966
Babies named Theron in 2024
45
Total since 1880
12,905

Theron in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2507 in 2008
Babies named Theron in 2022
5
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Theron mean?

The meaning of Theron is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Theron a boy or girl name?

Theron is a boy name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Theron?

Theron comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Theron?

Theron first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #452 in 1910, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].