Theta
girl nameTheta entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #840 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
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rank today
#840
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1488 |
| 1910s | #2941 |
| 1920s | #3014 |
| 1930s | #2778 |
| 1940s | #4006 |
| 1950s | #4937 |
| 1960s | #5810 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Theta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Theta alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Theta in 2025?
- Theta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Theta most popular?
- Theta peaked in 1907, reaching #840 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Theta with classmates?
- Theta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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