Theodora
From the Ancient Greek feminine form of Theodore.
Every Theodora since 1880 — 12,703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theodora
Theodora is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #726 in 2025 with 384 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 12,703 American babies have been named Theodora. Its peak came in 2022, when 426 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 Theodora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theodora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 384 | #726 | — | — |
| 2024 | 346 | #811 | — | — |
| 2023 | 363 | #778 | — | — |
| 2022 | 426 | #688 | — | — |
| 2021 | 387 | #738 | — | — |
| 2020 | 328 | #836 | — | — |
| 2019 | 314 | #853 | — | — |
| 2018 | 159 | #1,411 | — | — |
| 2017 | 107 | #1,899 | — | — |
| 2016 | 108 | #1,889 | — | — |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,315 | — | — |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,233 | — | — |
| 2013 | 96 | #2,031 | — | — |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,651 | — | — |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,864 | — | — |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,467 | — | — |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,614 | — | — |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,930 | — | — |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,528 | — | — |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,365 | — | — |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,641 | — | — |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,440 | — | — |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,952 | — | — |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,098 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,626 | — | — |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,163 | — | — |
| 1995 | 54 | #2,419 | — | — |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,955 | — | — |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,171 | — | — |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,387 | — | — |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,958 | — | — |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,039 | — | — |
| 1965 | 63 | #1,393 | — | — |
| 1960 | 83 | #1,197 | — | — |
| 1955 | 100 | #1,002 | — | — |
| 1950 | 104 | #873 | — | — |
| 1945 | 142 | #608 | — | — |
| 1940 | 126 | #628 | — | — |
| 1935 | 86 | #728 | — | — |
| 1930 | 114 | #649 | — | — |
| 1925 | 153 | #583 | — | — |
| 1920 | 175 | #538 | 5 | #4,917 |
| 1915 | 129 | #568 | 5 | #4,331 |
| 1910 | 40 | #678 | — | — |
| 1905 | 40 | #554 | — | — |
| 1900 | 24 | #759 | — | — |
| 1895 | 28 | #576 | — | — |
| 1890 | 26 | #521 | — | — |
| 1885 | 18 | #518 | — | — |
| 1880 | 11 | #542 | — | — |
Famous people named Theodora
- Theodora Companion · 500–548
- Theodora Porphyrogenita Politician · 984–1056
- Theodora Religious figure · 815–867
- Theodora Politician · 900–916
- Theodora of Trebizond Politician · 1253–1285
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Theodora mean?
From the Ancient Greek feminine form of Theodore.
How popular is the name Theodora in 2025?
Theodora ranked #726 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 384 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Theodora?
12,703 babies have been named Theodora in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theodora most popular?
Theodora peaked in 2022, when 426 newborns received the name.
Is Theodora a boy or girl name?
Theodora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theodora rising or falling?
Theodora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Theodora?
Well-known people named Theodora include Theodora (companion), Theodora Porphyrogenita (politician), Theodora (religious figure).