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How Rare Is the Name Theodore?
Theodore is a vintage name in the middle of a comeback. It ranks 252nd of all time in U.S. records, with about 1 in 1,221 people sharing it, which puts it in the Common tier. It was most popular in the 2020s. Here is the full picture, decade by decade, plus a card you can save and share.
- Rarity
- 1 in 1,221
- Tier
- Common
- U.S. rank
- 252nd
- Share of people
- 0.0819%
- People named
- 304,723
- Most popular
- the 2020s
Based on U.S. births recorded by the Social Security Administration, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today.
About the name Theodore
Theodore is from the Greek Theodoros, meaning 'gift of God.' Its friendly nicknames Theo and Teddy helped drive its recent rise, and it still carries an echo of Teddy Roosevelt and the teddy bear named for him.
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Frequently asked questions
- How rare is the name Theodore?
- Theodore is in the Common tier. About 1 in 1,221 people share it, which is 0.0819% of all recorded U.S. names, and it ranks 252nd of all time. In total 304,723 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
- Is Theodore a rare name?
- No. Theodore is a well-known name rather than a rare one. It is in the Common tier, ranked 252nd of all time, with about 1 in 1,221 people sharing it.
- How common is the name Theodore?
- About 1 in 1,221 people in U.S. records share the name Theodore, which is 0.0819% of all recorded names and 252nd of all time. That places it in the Common tier.
- Is Theodore a boy or girl name?
- In the records, Theodore is given almost entirely to boys. Of 304,723 people with the name, 962 were girls and 303,761 were boys.
- When was the name Theodore most popular?
- Theodore peaked in the 2020s. The bars on the card show its popularity for every decade from 1880 to 2024.