Thaddeus
boy name#797 in 2025Thaddeus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #307 in 1918, ranks #797 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#797
rank today
#307
peak (1918)
314
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #578 |
| 1890s | #693 |
| 1900s | #638 |
| 1910s | #386 |
| 1920s | #389 |
| 1930s | #530 |
| 1940s | #528 |
| 1950s | #494 |
| 1960s | #538 |
| 1970s | #476 |
| 1980s | #574 |
| 1990s | #698 |
| 2000s | #885 |
| 2010s | #777 |
| 2020s | #825 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Thaddeus has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 18,500 people named Thaddeus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thaddeus alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thaddeus in 2025?
- Thaddeus ranks #797 among US boy names in 2025, with 314 babies given the name.
- When was the name Thaddeus most popular?
- Thaddeus peaked in 1918, reaching #307 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Thaddeus with classmates?
- Thaddeus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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