Theordore: 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	27	3	–	#3,046
1920s	68	7	+152%	#2,443
1930s	46	5	-32%	#2,598
1940s	39	4	-15%	#3,299
1950s	68	7	+74%	#2,541
1960s	73	7	+7%	#2,493
1970s	46	5	-37%	#3,197
1980s	22	2	-52%	#6,180
1990s	12	1	-45%	#7,106
2000s	–	–	–	–
2010s	–	–	–	–
2020s (to 2025)	11	2	–	#12,164

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#3,046

1920s

+152%

#2,443

1930s

-32%

#2,598

1940s

-15%

#3,299

1950s

+74%

#2,541

1960s

+7%

#2,493

1970s

-37%

#3,197

1980s

-52%

#6,180

1990s

-45%

#7,106

2000s

–

2010s

–

2020s (to 2025)

–

#12,164

The story of Theordore

Theordore 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 1913, 412 American babies have been named Theordore. Its peak came in 1920, when 13 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 Theordore stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Theordore?

The median living Theordore is about 61 years old; half are between 48 and 69. An estimated 200 people named Theordore 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.

Theordore 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	5	#13,980
2022	6	#12,164
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	–	–
2015	–	–
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	–	–
2011	–	–
2010	–	–
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2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	–	–
1995	–	–
1990	7	#7,106
1985	6	#6,461
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	7	#4,195
1965	6	#3,890
1960	5	#4,551
1955	11	#2,541
1950	–	–
1945	6	#3,299
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	6	#3,958
1925	10	#2,915
1920	13	#2,443
1915	8	#3,046
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Theordore?

The median living Theordore is about 61 years old. Half of all living Theordores are between 48 and 69 years old.

How many people named Theordore are alive today?

An estimated 200 people named Theordore are alive in the United States, based on 412 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Theordore in 2025?

Theordore 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 Theordore?

412 babies have been named Theordore in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Theordore most popular?

Theordore peaked in 1920, when 13 newborns received the name.

Is Theordore a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Theordore rising or falling?

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

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Theordore popularity over time

The story of Theordore

How old are people named Theordore?

Theordore year by year

Frequently asked questions

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