Theran
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,900 in 1961
5 babies were named Theran in the US in 2025.
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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).
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A few things about Theran you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Theran, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Theran would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTheran 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 yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #2,900. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Theran
Theran is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ran”. US birth records list Theran for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 38 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #2,900 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,132,075 boys |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 534,759 boys |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 465,116 boys |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 241,546 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Theran
What is the origin of the name Theran?
Theran has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Theran a boy or girl name?
Theran is a boy name.
How popular is the name Theran?
Theran ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#2,900).