Theodore
boy name#4 in 2025Theodore entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #4 in 2024, ranks #4 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4
rank today
#4
peak (2024)
13,355
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #77 |
| 1890s | #83 |
| 1900s | #41 |
| 1910s | #60 |
| 1920s | #64 |
| 1930s | #77 |
| 1940s | #98 |
| 1950s | #118 |
| 1960s | #148 |
| 1970s | #182 |
| 1980s | #208 |
| 1990s | #278 |
| 2000s | #300 |
| 2010s | #130 |
| 2020s | #10 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Theodore has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 205,000 people named Theodore are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Theodore alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Theodore in 2025?
- Theodore ranks #4 among US boy names in 2025, with 13,355 babies given the name.
- When was the name Theodore most popular?
- Theodore peaked in 2024, reaching #4 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Theodore with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 5 classrooms will have a Theodore.
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