Theodore
5 countries#4 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Theodore was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
318,175 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4 · peaked in 2025 with 13,362 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
23,390 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #36 · peaked in 2021 with 3,017 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
21,949 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #11 · peaked in 2021 with 2,889 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11,843 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1830 · peaked in 1902 with 275 births
Most common in: Paris, Martinique, Moselle, Guadeloupe, Bas-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
996 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #39 · peaked in 2024 with 108 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
445 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #40 · peaked in 2021 with 55 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Theodore’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #295 | — |
| 2007 | #300 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #293 | ↑7 |
| 2009 | #276 | ↑17 |
| 2010 | #257 | ↑19 |
| 2011 | #230 | ↑27 |
| 2012 | #194 | ↑36 |
| 2013 | #167 | ↑27 |
| 2014 | #126 | ↑41 |
| 2015 | #99 | ↑27 |
| 2016 | #83 | ↑16 |
| 2017 | #61 | ↑22 |
| 2018 | #44 | ↑17 |
| 2019 | #36 | ↑8 |
| 2020 | #23 | ↑13 |
| 2021 | #10 | ↑13 |
| 2022 | #10 | — |
| 2023 | #7 | ↑3 |
| 2024 | #4 | ↑3 |
| 2025 | #4 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Theodore
Is Theodore a popular name?
Yes — Theodore currently ranks #4 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Theodore more common for boys or girls?
Theodore is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Theodore most popular?
Theodore peaked in 2025 in United States, with 13,362 recorded births that year.
Is Theodore rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Theodore’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #70 in 1880 to #4 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Theodore?
At least 353,408 babies have been recorded with the name Theodore across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Theodore popular in more than one country?
Yes — Theodore appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Theodore?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Theodore include Noah, Oliver, Henry, James.