Theron
Theron is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Hunter or gatherer.
Origin and history
Theron is a male name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from a word meaning hunter or gatherer. Historically associated with ancient Sicilian rulers, the name has maintained a steady, uncommon presence in the United States throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
12,960 babies in the United States have been named Theron since 1880. It ranks #1046 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1612.
States where it is most popular
- GA (12.5 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- SC (7.1 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 63 |
| 1890-1900 | 101 |
| 1900-1910 | 167 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,032 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,255 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,015 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,070 |
| 1950-1960 | 922 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,483 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,480 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,083 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,030 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,061 |
| 2010-2019 | 883 |
| 2020-2029 | 315 |
Famous people named Theron
- Theron Feemster: Record Producer, Songwriter
- Theron Montgomery: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Theron was the name of a prominent 5th-century BC Greek tyrant of Acragas in Sicily.
- The name has appeared consistently in US birth records since 1880, remaining an uncommon classic.