Theoden
Every Theoden since 2004 — 707 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theoden
Theoden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,632 in 2025 with 104 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 707 American babies have been named Theoden. Its peak came in 2025, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Theoden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theoden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | #1,632 |
| 2024 | 88 | #1,852 |
| 2023 | 93 | #1,764 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,059 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2,460 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,881 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,187 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,365 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,759 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,759 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,033 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,044 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,565 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #8,005 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,532 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,854 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,922 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,538 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,751 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,043 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,929 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Theoden in 2025?
Theoden ranked #1,632 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 104 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Theoden?
707 babies have been named Theoden in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theoden most popular?
Theoden peaked in 2025, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Theoden a boy or girl name?
Theoden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theoden rising or falling?
Theoden is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.