Theodore
Male name · ↑ Rising
129,365
Total Births
2023
Peak Year
#7
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Theodore
Theodore is of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God,' borne by President Theodore Roosevelt. After decades of low usage, it has surged back into the US top 10 in the 2020s. The teddy bear was named after Roosevelt.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,612 births |
| 1890s | 5,256 births |
| 1900s | 14,535 births |
| 1910s | 14,243 births |
| 1920s | 15,082 births |
| 1930s | 11,393 births |
| 1940s | 10,952 births |
| 1950s | 11,821 births |
| 1960s | 8,459 births |
| 1970s | 5,396 births |
| 1980s | 4,654 births |
| 1990s | 3,917 births |
| 2000s | 3,798 births |
| 2010s | 5,213 births |
| 2020s | 10,034 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theodore?
Theodore has been given to 129,365 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2023 with 3,378 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #7.
Is Theodore a boy or girl name?
Theodore is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Theodore most popular?
Theodore was most popular in 2023, when 3,378 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Theodore?
Theodore first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).