Theon
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,907 in 1968
18 babies were named Theon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,294 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Theon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Theon, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Theon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTheon first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1968, when it reached #2,907.
- Then vs nowTheon is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 95,238.
- TrendTheon has climbed 2,294 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Theon
Theon is a boy name of French origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-eon”. US birth records list Theon for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 37 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #2,907 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,363,636 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 1970s | 2.4 | 418,410 boys |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 558,659 boys |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 72,551 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Theon
What is the origin of the name Theon?
Theon has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Theon a boy or girl name?
Theon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Theon?
Theon ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1968 (#2,907).