Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1921
Therion
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Therion, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1921–1969
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Therion sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 16 recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Therion has been recorded 16 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1969.
- 16 total births
- 1921–1969 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Therion since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1969.
- 16
- total births
- 1921–1969
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Therion was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
6 babies were named Therion in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Therion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Therion's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Therion at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Therion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1969
- Peak year (1921)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Therion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Therion's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Therion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 10 births (63% of all-time use).
Therion by state
Where Therion concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 31.3% |
Florida share of Therion's total US births 31.3%
5 of 16 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Therion? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 16 babies named Therion. The most recent recorded year was 1969. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 6 births.
When was Therion most popular? ▼
Therion was most popular in the 1960s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Therion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Therion are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Therion been used? ▼
Therion has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 49 years of data through 1969.
What names are similar to Therion? ▼
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 Therion's data
- Florida records the most Therions (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Therion
Nearby Names Like Therion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Therion
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 Therion side by side: Therion vs Theodore Therion vs Theo Therion vs Theron
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1921–1969 (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. "Therion: Baby Name Since 1921 - 16 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/therion. 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 Therion 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 July 2026.