Theodore
How to say it: THEE-uh-dor · /ˈθiːədɔːr/
From Greek 'Theodoros' meaning 'gift of God' (theos = God, doron = gift).
Theodore was the 6th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 13,355 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #6 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 13,355 |
| Share of births | 1 in 246 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2 |
| In France, 2025 | #184 among boys’ names, 285 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Now in the 2020s, Theodore enjoys its finest period to date. Further ascent is anticipated.
What goes with it
Warm and strong with a thoughtful cadence, Theodore feels solid and kind. Theo offers a friendly short form, while Arthur shares its spirit.
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Nicknames
- Theo
- Ted
- Teddy
- Thad
Honouring a Theodore in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Theodore is about 1 in 11.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #184 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #9. Ireland: #44.
Famous people named Theodore
- Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909
- Theodore Dreiser (1871–1945)American novelist and journalist
- Theodore William Richards (1868–1928)United States chemist
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