Teddy
boy name#819 in 2025Teddy entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #239 in 1933, ranks #819 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1890–2025
#819
rank today
#239
peak (1933)
301
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #952 |
| 1900s | #601 |
| 1910s | #527 |
| 1920s | #342 |
| 1930s | #259 |
| 1940s | #273 |
| 1950s | #315 |
| 1960s | #338 |
| 1970s | #466 |
| 1980s | #645 |
| 1990s | #1041 |
| 2000s | #1705 |
| 2010s | #1836 |
| 2020s | #1040 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Teddy has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 20,500 people named Teddy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Teddy alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Teddy in 2025?
- Teddy ranks #819 among US boy names in 2025, with 301 babies given the name.
- When was the name Teddy most popular?
- Teddy peaked in 1933, reaching #239 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Teddy with classmates?
- Teddy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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