Total births
723
Boys' name · since 1912
Thermon
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 723 babies named Thermon, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 723
- total births
- 1912–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Thermon is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 723 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thermon has been recorded 723 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1975.
- 723 total births
- 1912–1975 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
723 boys have been named Thermon since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1975.
- 723
- total births
- 1912–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Thermon was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
26 babies were named Thermon in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Thermon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Thermon splits its recorded history at 1940: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Thermon at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Thermon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1975
- Peak year (1927)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Thermon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Thermon's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Thermon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
97 births
- 1920s
1920s
198 births
- 1930s
1930s
149 births
- 1940s
1940s
133 births
- 1950s
1950s
85 births
- 1960s 50
1960s
50 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 198 births (27% of all-time use).
How Thermon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Thermon's total volume
Thermon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Thermon by state
Where Thermon concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 27 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.7% |
North Carolina share of Thermon's total US births 3.7%
Even split
27 of 723 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thermon? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 723 babies named Thermon. The most recent recorded year was 1975. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 26 births.
When was Thermon most popular? ▼
Thermon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Thermon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thermon are North Carolina (27 births), Alabama (7 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Thermon been used? ▼
Thermon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 64 years of data through 1975.
What names are similar to Thermon? ▼
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 Thermon's data
- Thermon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (198 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Thermons (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Thermon
Nearby Names Like Thermon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thermon
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 Thermon side by side: Thermon vs Theodore Thermon vs Theo Thermon vs Theron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–1975 (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. "Thermon: Baby Name Since 1912 - 723 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thermon. 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 Thermon 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.