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Theeran

A boy's name of Tamil origin with 21 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#13987 in 2024Declining slightly

Meaning & Origin

Only 21 babies have been named Theeran in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

In the most recent SSA release, Theeran ranks #13987 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Theeran is a boy's baby name of Tamil origin, from the Tamil theeran meaning 'brave,' 'daring,' or 'courageous.' The Tamil film Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) brought this name wider recognition through its portrayal of a determined police officer.

Rooted in Tamil warrior culture and associated with cinematic heroism, Theeran is a name for a boy imagined as someone who faces danger without flinching.

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Theeran first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2016. A twenty-first-century entry, Theeran belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.

Its Tamil classification suggests a path from tamil linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

21
Total births
Since 2016
2019
Peak
6 births
2016
First recorded
9 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Theeran has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.

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First appeared: 2016Peak: 2019 (6 births)Current: #13987

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Theeran
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s10#13917
2010s11#12988

The Story of Theeran

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2019, Theeran is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Theeran are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.

How rare is Theeran?

Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Theeran — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2010s with 11 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(4 years, 20162024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Theeran
YearBirthsRank
20245#13987
20205#13846
20196#11991
20165#13985

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theeran a boy's or girl's name?
Theeran is primarily a boy's name.
When was Theeran most popular?
Theeran reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 6 births that year. It is currently ranked #13987 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Theeran?
Theeran is currently ranked #13987 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 21 babies since 2016.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20162024