Teddie
A diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.
Every Teddie since 1900 — 2,539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teddie
Teddie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,563 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 2,539 American babies have been named Teddie — about 57% boys and 43% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1960, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Teddie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teddie 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 | 39 | #3,826 | 7 | #10,563 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,594 | 5 | #14,026 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,140 | 6 | #12,089 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,617 | 5 | #14,111 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,604 | 6 | #11,980 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,365 | 5 | #13,832 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,099 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,759 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,980 | — | — |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,825 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,797 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,950 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,243 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,450 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,537 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,738 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,519 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,957 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 13 | #7,002 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,352 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,201 | 9 | #4,653 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,083 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,450 | 12 | #3,220 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,775 | 11 | #3,051 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,929 | 17 | #1,981 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,364 | 28 | #1,547 |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,465 | 20 | #1,786 |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,425 | 21 | #1,652 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,870 | 21 | #1,489 |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,097 | 33 | #1,179 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,393 | 16 | #1,826 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,313 | 17 | #1,883 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,907 | 18 | #1,929 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,671 | 15 | #2,217 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,439 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,408 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,484 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Teddie mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Edward and Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.
How popular is the name Teddie in 2025?
Teddie ranked #10,563 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Teddie?
2,539 babies have been named Teddie in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teddie most popular?
Teddie peaked in 1960, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Teddie a boy or girl name?
Teddie is used for both: about 43% of babies named Teddie have been girls and 57% boys.
Is the name Teddie rising or falling?
Teddie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.