Theodore
Peaked at #4 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Theodore has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Theodore — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1415
in 1929
Current rank
#8357
in 2024
Years tracked
91
1901–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1901, Theodore reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #1415 nationally with 30 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 12 years of data, its rank has climbed from #19295 (2012) to #8357 (2024) — a 57% improvement.
As of 2024, Theodore ranks #8357 nationally for girls, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,357 | 13 |
| 2023 | #9,542 | 11 |
| 2022 | #7,597 | 15 |
| 2021 | #12,096 | 8 |
| 2020 | #7,922 | 14 |
| 2019 | #13,682 | 7 |
| 2016 | #14,204 | 7 |
| 2012 | #19,295 | 5 |
Theodore — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#4
in 2024
Current rank
#4
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Theodore reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #4 nationally with 12,011 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #126 (2014) to #4 (2024) — a 97% improvement.
As of 2024, Theodore ranks #4 nationally for boys, with 12,011 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4 | 12,011 |
| 2023 | #7 | 11,084 |
| 2022 | #10 | 10,814 |
| 2021 | #10 | 9,597 |
| 2020 | #23 | 8,637 |
| 2019 | #36 | 7,894 |
| 2018 | #44 | 7,088 |
| 2017 | #61 | 5,970 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Theodore most popular?
Theodore was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #4 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Theodore becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Theodore?
At least 304,723 babies have been recorded with the name Theodore in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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