Thermon
Of Greek origin, meaning "heat" or "hot."
Name Census estimates that about 222 living Americans carry the first name Thermon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thermon today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thermon births was 1927 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thermon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Thermon is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Thermons were born before 1961.
People living today
222
~ 1 in 1,543,938 Americans
Peak year
1927
26 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,402
Tracked since 1912
Census
Thermon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 208 people with the first name Thermon, which placed it at #37,486 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,486
National first-name rank
People counted
208
208 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
57.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Thermon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Thermon is Black at 57.7%. The next largest groups are White (38.5%) and Hispanic (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Thermon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Thermon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American57.7% · 120
- White38.5% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 3
- Two or more races1.4% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Thermon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Thermon from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 198 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Thermon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Thermon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Thermons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Thermon, while Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Thermon
The name Thermon is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek, with the word "thermos" meaning "hot" or "warm." It is thought to have been derived from the Greek word "therme," which referred to a warm spring or a bath heated by hot springs. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals born near or associated with such thermal springs in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thermon can be traced back to the 5th century BC. In the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, there is a mention of a man named Thermon who fought in the Greco-Persian Wars. Unfortunately, little else is known about this individual, but his inclusion in Herodotus' historical accounts suggests that the name was in use during the classical period of ancient Greece.
In the 3rd century BC, there was a prominent Greek sculptor from Rhodes named Thermon, who is credited with creating several notable works of art that adorned the island's famous Colossus of Rhodes. His sculptures were praised for their intricate details and lifelike qualities, earning him a reputation as one of the most skilled artists of his time.
During the Byzantine era, a monk named Thermon lived in the 6th century AD and gained recognition for his dedication to the Orthodox Christian faith. He is said to have spent many years in solitude, devoting himself to prayer and spiritual contemplation. Some accounts suggest that he possessed the gift of healing and was sought out by the faithful for his wisdom and guidance.
In the 11th century, a French nobleman named Thermon de Monfort played a significant role in the First Crusade. He was among the knights who accompanied the crusaders on their journey to the Holy Land, and his bravery in battle earned him the respect of his peers. Thermon de Monfort's exploits were recorded in the chronicles of the time, preserving his name in the annals of history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Thermon was an Italian philosopher and scholar from the 14th century. Thermon de Pisa was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time, renowned for his knowledge of classical literature and his contributions to the study of rhetoric and logic. His writings on these subjects were widely read and influenced generations of scholars who followed.
While the name Thermon may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical background and connections to various cultures and time periods make it a fascinating and intriguing moniker. From ancient Greek warriors to Byzantine monks, French crusaders to Italian scholars, the name Thermon has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on history in diverse and remarkable ways.
People
Thermon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thermon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Thermon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thermon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 222 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thermon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,543,938 US residents.
Is Thermon a common name?
We classify Thermon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 723 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thermon most popular?
The single biggest year for Thermon was 1927, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thermon is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Thermon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 208 people with the name Thermon, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,486 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Thermon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Thermon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Thermon appears almost entirely male. Of the 204 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Thermon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Thermon is Black at 57.7%. The next largest groups are White (38.5%) and Hispanic (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Thermon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Thermon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.7% (120 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Thermon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thermon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thermon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Thermon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thermon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Thermon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Thermon?
Want to know how many people share the name Thermon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.