Thaddeaus
boy nameThaddeaus entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3857 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3857
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #4347 |
| 1970s | #4507 |
| 1980s | #5821 |
| 1990s | #7205 |
| 2000s | #9940 |
| 2010s | #12231 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Thaddeaus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thaddeaus alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thaddeaus in 2025?
- Thaddeaus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Thaddeaus most popular?
- Thaddeaus peaked in 1978, reaching #3857 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Thaddeaus with classmates?
- Thaddeaus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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