Total births
420
Boys' name · since 1924
Theon
420 babies named Theon in U.S. Social Security records since 1924, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3709
- among boys today
- 420
- born since 1924
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
420 babies have been named Theon since 1924, making it today's #3709 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Theon recorded 420 times among boys since 1924, holding rank #3709 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2025.
- #3709 among boys today
- 420 born since 1924
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Theon is currently the #3709 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 420 born since 1924, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3709
- among boys today
- 420
- born since 1924
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Theon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3709
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Theon was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
34 babies were named Theon in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Theon compares
420 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Theon's all-time total is 14% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Theon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 420 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Theon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Theon splits its recorded history at 1998: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Theon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,709
Active since
1924
Theon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Theon popularity over time - girls
9 total births recorded since 1970 (Theon as girls' name)
Theon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Theon's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Theon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 33
1980s
33 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s
2010s
130 births
- 2020s
2020s
143 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 143 births (34% of all-time use).
Theon by state
Where Theon concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Theon's total US births 2.9%
Even split
12 of 420 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theon? ▼
Theon has been given to 420 babies in the U.S. since 1924, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3709 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Theon most popular? ▼
Theon was most popular in the 2020s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Theon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Theon are California (12 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Theon been used? ▼
Records for Theon go back to 1924, giving 102 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Theon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theodore, Theo, Theron, Theadore, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Theon's data
- California records the most Theons (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Theon
Nearby Names Like Theon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theon
Theodore Boy
#4 317,206 births
Theo Boy
#80 35,830 births
Theron Boy
#2837 12,960 births
Theadore Boy
#9912 4,005 births
Theophilus Boy
#2213 2,448 births
Compare Theon side by side: Theon vs Theodore Theon vs Theo Theon vs Theron
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Theon
Othniel #3708
715 births · Peak 2018
Donny #3710
12,887 births · Peak 1977
Willow #3707
465 births · Peak 2023
Lazar #3711
811 births · Peak 2012
Sabastian #3706
3,671 births · Peak 2001
Auggie #3712
247 births · Peak 2022
Jerimiah #3705
5,078 births · Peak 2010
Graeme #3713
2,876 births · Peak 2012
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1924–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Theon: #3709 Boys' Name - 420 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Theon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.