Thaddius
boy nameThaddius entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2243 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2243
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3557 |
| 1920s | #4307 |
| 1930s | #3534 |
| 1940s | #3194 |
| 1950s | #3071 |
| 1960s | #3358 |
| 1970s | #3399 |
| 1980s | #3960 |
| 1990s | #5607 |
| 2000s | #7732 |
| 2010s | #8874 |
| 2020s | #10864 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Thaddius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thaddius alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thaddius in 2025?
- Thaddius is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Thaddius most popular?
- Thaddius peaked in 1972, reaching #2243 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Thaddius with classmates?
- Thaddius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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