Theophile
boy nameTheophile entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #752 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#752
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #862 |
| 1890s | #866 |
| 1910s | #2581 |
| 1920s | #3297 |
| 1930s | #2737 |
| 1990s | #7770 |
| 2000s | #10994 |
| 2010s | #8803 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Theophile are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Theophile alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Theophile in 2025?
- Theophile is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Theophile most popular?
- Theophile peaked in 1887, reaching #752 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Theophile with classmates?
- Theophile will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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