Theadore: 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	47	5	–	#654
1890s	38	4	-19%	#738
1900s	137	14	+261%	#590
1910s	428	43	+212%	#758
1920s	770	77	+80%	#676
1930s	703	70	-9%	#652
1940s	592	59	-16%	#709
1950s	536	54	-9%	#875
1960s	323	32	-40%	#1,200
1970s	175	18	-46%	#1,611
1980s	110	11	-37%	#2,566
1990s	50	5	-55%	#5,891
2000s	28	3	-44%	#10,042
2010s	32	3	+14%	#9,473
2020s (to 2025)	36	6	+87%	#9,605

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

#654

1890s

-19%

#738

1900s

137

+261%

#590

1910s

428

+212%

#758

1920s

770

+80%

#676

1930s

703

-9%

#652

1940s

592

-16%

#709

1950s

536

-9%

#875

1960s

323

-40%

#1,200

1970s

175

-46%

#1,611

1980s

110

-37%

#2,566

1990s

-55%

#5,891

2000s

-44%

#10,042

2010s

+14%

#9,473

2020s (to 2025)

+87%

#9,605

The story of Theadore

Theadore is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,688 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 4,005 American babies have been named Theadore. Its peak came in 1927, when 91 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

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 Theadore stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Theadore?

The median living Theadore is about 67 years old; half are between 54 and 77. An estimated 1,500 people named Theadore 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.

Theadore year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#13,688
2024	7	#10,812
2023	5	#13,978
2022	6	#12,162
2021	8	#9,605
2020	5	#13,850
2019	5	#13,932
2018	5	#13,892
2017	8	#9,597
2016	–	–
2015	8	#9,473
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	6	#12,135
2011	–	–
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	5	#14,390
2007	5	#14,191
2006	–	–
2005	7	#10,042
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	–	–
2001	5	#12,145
2000	6	#10,238
1995	7	#7,720
1990	–	–
1985	10	#4,308
1980	13	#3,415
1975	9	#3,924
1970	29	#1,611
1965	36	#1,291
1960	35	#1,357
1955	61	#966
1950	54	#946
1945	51	#897
1940	74	#709
1935	57	#832
1930	85	#680
1925	87	#696
1920	77	#752
1915	59	#790
1910	10	#1,110
1905	17	#590
1900	13	#731
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	5	#1,086
1880	5	#1,045

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Theadore?

The median living Theadore is about 67 years old. Half of all living Theadores are between 54 and 77 years old.

How many people named Theadore are alive today?

An estimated 1,500 people named Theadore are alive in the United States, based on 4,005 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Theadore mean?

Spelling alteration of Theodore, from Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος (Theódōros).

How popular is the name Theadore in 2025?

Theadore ranked #13,688 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Theadore?

4,005 babies have been named Theadore in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Theadore most popular?

Theadore peaked in 1927, when 91 newborns received the name.

Is Theadore a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Theadore rising or falling?

Theadore is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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Theadore popularity over time

The story of Theadore

How old are people named Theadore?

Theadore year by year

Frequently asked questions

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