Theodor
A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Theodore.
Every Theodor since 1884 — 2,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theodor
Theodor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,004 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 2,216 American babies have been named Theodor. Its peak came in 2022, when 88 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 Theodor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theodor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #2,004 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,115 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1,864 |
| 2022 | 88 | #1,836 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,094 |
| 2020 | 79 | #1,892 |
| 2019 | 85 | #1,814 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,164 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2,414 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,203 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,408 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2,342 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,664 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,843 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,095 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,982 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,728 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,878 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,623 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,498 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,178 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,775 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,213 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,660 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,868 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,188 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,031 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,643 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,025 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,821 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,876 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,601 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,199 |
| 1955 | 13 | #2,297 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,427 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,732 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,308 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,514 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,282 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,078 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,745 |
| 1915 | 15 | #1,959 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Theodor
- Theodor Herzl Writer · 1860–1904
- Theodor W. Adorno Sociologist · 1903–1969
- Theodor Mommsen Archaeologist · 1817–1903
- Theodor Eicke Military personnel · 1892–1943
- Theodor Heuss Politician · 1884–1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Theodor mean?
A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Theodore.
How popular is the name Theodor in 2025?
Theodor ranked #2,004 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Theodor?
2,216 babies have been named Theodor in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theodor most popular?
Theodor peaked in 2022, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Theodor a boy or girl name?
Theodor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theodor rising or falling?
Theodor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Theodor?
Well-known people named Theodor include Theodor Herzl (writer), Theodor W. Adorno (sociologist), Theodor Mommsen (archaeologist).