Thaddius: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	12	1	–	#3,515
1920s	5	1	-58%	#4,887
1930s	5	1	0%	#3,986
1940s	12	1	+140%	#3,082
1950s	23	2	+92%	#2,947
1960s	35	4	+52%	#3,343
1970s	112	11	+220%	#2,316
1980s	116	12	+4%	#2,997
1990s	105	11	-9%	#3,950
2000s	92	9	-12%	#5,975
2010s	58	6	-37%	#8,043
2020s (to 2025)	18	3	-48%	#10,489

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#3,515

1920s

-58%

#4,887

1930s

#3,986

1940s

+140%

#3,082

1950s

+92%

#2,947

1960s

+52%

#3,343

1970s

112

+220%

#2,316

1980s

116

+4%

#2,997

1990s

105

-9%

#3,950

2000s

-12%

#5,975

2010s

-37%

#8,043

2020s (to 2025)

-48%

#10,489

The story of Thaddius

Thaddius is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1916, 593 American babies have been named Thaddius. Its peak came in 1989, when 18 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Thaddius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Thaddius?

The median living Thaddius is about 35 years old; half are between 22 and 48. An estimated 500 people named Thaddius are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Thaddius year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	5	#13,975
2022	–	–
2021	6	#11,983
2020	7	#10,489
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	7	#10,658
2016	5	#13,986
2015	–	–
2014	8	#9,537
2013	10	#8,043
2012	10	#8,073
2011	8	#9,510
2010	10	#8,069
2009	8	#9,767
2008	10	#8,242
2007	8	#9,682
2006	11	#7,369
2005	7	#10,041
2004	11	#6,928
2003	6	#10,746
2002	12	#6,043
2001	12	#5,975
2000	7	#9,028
1995	10	#5,878
1990	15	#3,950
1985	15	#3,206
1980	7	#5,468
1975	8	#4,276
1970	15	#2,501
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	8	#3,180
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Thaddius, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Thaddius?

The median living Thaddius is about 35 years old. Half of all living Thaddiuss are between 22 and 48 years old.

How many people named Thaddius are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Thaddius are alive in the United States, based on 593 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Thaddius in 2025?

Thaddius did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Thaddius?

593 babies have been named Thaddius in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Thaddius most popular?

Thaddius peaked in 1989, when 18 newborns received the name.

Is Thaddius a boy or girl name?

Thaddius is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Thaddius rising or falling?

Thaddius is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Thaddius popularity over time

The story of Thaddius

How old are people named Thaddius?

Thaddius year by year

Frequently asked questions

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