Theora
girl nameTheora entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1067 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#1067
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1291 |
| 1900s | #1359 |
| 1910s | #1371 |
| 1920s | #1850 |
| 1930s | #2427 |
| 1940s | #3416 |
| 1950s | #4959 |
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1980s | #9244 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
| 2020s | #11632 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Theora are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Theora alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Theora in 2025?
- Theora is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Theora most popular?
- Theora peaked in 1901, reaching #1067 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Theora with classmates?
- Theora will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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