Theron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Theron is a name of Greek origin meaning 'hunter', derived from 'thērion'. It has evolved from Ancient Greek to its modern form and is associated with strength and bravery. The name has no biblical relevance. Its usage has grown in the 20th century, and it is seen as a strong and unique name today. Notable individuals include actress Charlize Theron.
The name Theron is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Theron has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Theron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 512th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 585th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 705th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 676th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 968th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1422nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2037th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 27734th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Theron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Theron"
Pronunciation
/ˈθɛrən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Theron is derived from the Greek word 'thērion', meaning 'wild beast' or 'hunter'. It is often associated with strength and bravery.
Meaning
hunter
Language Evolution
Theron (Modern Greek), Thērion (Ancient Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Theron has been used in various cultures and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Theron, Terry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Theron is perceived as a strong and unique name, often associated with traits of resilience and adventure.
Famous People
Charlize Theron (actress), Theron S. Smith (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Theron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Theron"
"Theron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 512th of 7545 | 2,238 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 585th of 6773 | 1,881 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 705th of 7552 | 2,057 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 676th of 10718 | 2,358 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 968th of 16616 | 1,712 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1422nd of 24088 | 1,628 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2037th of 23106 | 859 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24522nd of 35406 | 22 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 27734th of 30306 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Theron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.81% 507th/1416 |
39.45% 544th/1379 |
21.85% 517th/2366 |
46.15% 527th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.90% 586th/1546 |
40.87% 636th/1556 |
26.73% 629th/2353 |
35.04% 542nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.54% 747th/2227 |
36.58% 889th/2430 |
23.48% 670th/2853 |
26.41% 733rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.38% 716th/2937 |
26.16% 911th/3483 |
17.48% 615th/3518 |
18.15% 734th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.96% 1067th/3685 |
37.88% 1695th/4475 |
18.75% 974th/5194 |
20.79% 1313th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.94% 1601st/4582 |
60.67% 3133rd/5164 |
20.53% 1501st/7313 |
19.59% 1462nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
63.55% 2532nd/3984 |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
34.73% 2369th/6822 |
38.10% 2391st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Theron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Theron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Theron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.