How old is someone named Theron?
The average Theron is 43 years old.
Half of all living Therons are between 24 and 59.
When was Theron popular?
Theron has never really gone out of style. Parents have chosen it every year for more than a century; its busiest year was 1966.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 167 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,032 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,266 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,015 | 120 |
| 1940s | 1,070 | 450 |
| 1950s | 922 | 610 |
| 1960s | 1,483 | 1,200 |
| 1970s | 1,480 | 1,300 |
| 1980s | 1,083 | 1,000 |
| 1990s | 1,030 | 990 |
| 2000s | 1,077 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 896 | 890 |
| 2020s | 315 | 320 |
How many Therons are still alive?
About 8,000 Therons are alive in the US today. That's 61% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Theron since 1880.
Roughly half of all Therons ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Theron?
About one in four living Therons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Theron an old name?
Somewhat. Theron is older than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Theron will be 51 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Theron a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Therons are men.
Names the same age as Theron
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Theron's name twin is Susanna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Susanna's age curve is the closest match to Theron's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Theron
How old is the average Theron?
The average Theron in the US is 43 years old. The median is 44, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Theron?
About 8,000 Therons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Theron most popular?
In 1966, when about 180 baby boys were named Theron.
Is Theron a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 26% of living Therons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this