Theophilus
2 countries#2390 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Theophilus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,448 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #2390 · peaked in 2022 with 68 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
143 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
143 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Theophilus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #3893 | ↑1179 |
| 2008 | #4901 | ↓1008 |
| 2009 | #5334 | ↓433 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↓144 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↑495 |
| 2012 | #3115 | ↑1868 |
| 2013 | #2955 | ↑160 |
| 2014 | #2929 | ↑26 |
| 2015 | #3299 | ↓370 |
| 2016 | #2587 | ↑712 |
| 2017 | #2951 | ↓364 |
| 2018 | #2579 | ↑372 |
| 2019 | #2897 | ↓318 |
| 2020 | #2806 | ↑91 |
| 2021 | #2819 | ↓13 |
| 2022 | #2150 | ↑669 |
| 2023 | #2244 | ↓94 |
| 2024 | #2210 | ↑34 |
| 2025 | #2390 | ↓180 |
Frequently asked questions about Theophilus
Is Theophilus a popular name?
Yes — Theophilus currently ranks #2390 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Theophilus more common for boys or girls?
Theophilus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Theophilus most popular?
Theophilus peaked in 2022 in United States, with 68 recorded births that year.
Is Theophilus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Theophilus’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #943 in 1882 to #2390 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Theophilus?
At least 2,591 babies have been recorded with the name Theophilus across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Theophilus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Theophilus appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Theophilus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Theophilus include Saylor, Sorin.
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