16,609births recorded
5Countries
3Variants
2013Peak · Alberta
#2451United States 2025
Theron is a boy name family recorded 16,609 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2451 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2013, at 21.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Theron
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theron | English | 13,000 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2451 | 1915 | ▼ 39 % |
| Theron | English | 35 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1942 | – |
| Theron | English | 18 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2013 | – |
| Theron | English | 17 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2008 | – |
| Theron | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2013 | – |
| Terron | English | 2,526 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 1992 | ▼ 76 % |
| Teron | English | 1,007 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1994 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Theron ↔ Terron — spelling variant
- Theron ↔ Teron — spelling variant
Questions about Theron
How popular is the name Theron?
In 2025 it ranked #2451 in the United States. Official registers record 16,609 births across 5 countries.
What is Theron in other languages?
Terron (English); Teron (English).
When was Theron most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2013, at 21.3 births per 100,000.
Is Theron a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Theron is a boy name.