Theda
girl nameTheda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #337 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#337
peak (1919)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #911 |
| 1890s | #1421 |
| 1900s | #1268 |
| 1910s | #790 |
| 1920s | #506 |
| 1930s | #700 |
| 1940s | #947 |
| 1950s | #1330 |
| 1960s | #2186 |
| 1970s | #4549 |
| 1980s | #7354 |
| 1990s | #11305 |
| 2000s | #15491 |
| 2010s | #14893 |
| 2020s | #15170 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Theda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Theda alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Theda in 2025?
- Theda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Theda most popular?
- Theda peaked in 1919, reaching #337 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Theda with classmates?
- Theda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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