Theodis: 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	64	6	–	#1,717
1920s	184	18	+187%	#1,444
1930s	284	28	+54%	#1,021
1940s	394	39	+39%	#1,014
1950s	449	45	+14%	#931
1960s	294	29	-35%	#1,238
1970s	237	24	-19%	#1,374
1980s	165	17	-30%	#2,228
1990s	97	10	-41%	#3,452
2000s	40	4	-59%	#7,192
2010s	28	3	-30%	#9,572
2020s (to 2025)	8	1	-52%	#9,606

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#1,717

1920s

184

+187%

#1,444

1930s

284

+54%

#1,021

1940s

394

+39%

#1,014

1950s

449

+14%

#931

1960s

294

-35%

#1,238

1970s

237

-19%

#1,374

1980s

165

-30%

#2,228

1990s

-41%

#3,452

2000s

-59%

#7,192

2010s

-30%

#9,572

2020s (to 2025)

-52%

#9,606

The story of Theodis

Theodis 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 1911, 2,244 American babies have been named Theodis. Its peak came in 1955, when 61 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

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

How old are people named Theodis?

The median living Theodis is about 61 years old; half are between 46 and 73. An estimated 1,400 people named Theodis 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.

Theodis 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	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	8	#9,606
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	5	#13,989
2015	–	–
2014	5	#13,861
2013	8	#9,572
2012	5	#14,011
2011	5	#14,137
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	7	#10,923
2007	–	–
2006	7	#10,544
2005	9	#8,233
2004	–	–
2003	10	#7,192
2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	7	#9,030
1995	–	–
1990	18	#3,452
1985	20	#2,592
1980	23	#2,278
1975	41	#1,374
1970	27	#1,695
1965	38	#1,253
1960	41	#1,238
1955	61	#967
1950	49	#1,004
1945	37	#1,071
1940	39	#1,049
1935	19	#1,652
1930	19	#1,746
1925	15	#2,179
1920	14	#2,327
1915	9	#2,806
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Theodis?

The median living Theodis is about 61 years old. Half of all living Theodiss are between 46 and 73 years old.

How many people named Theodis are alive today?

An estimated 1,400 people named Theodis are alive in the United States, based on 2,244 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Theodis in 2025?

Theodis 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 Theodis?

2,244 babies have been named Theodis in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Theodis most popular?

Theodis peaked in 1955, when 61 newborns received the name.

Is Theodis a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Theodis rising or falling?

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

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Theodis popularity over time

The story of Theodis

How old are people named Theodis?

Theodis year by year

Frequently asked questions

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