Theadore
Spelling alteration of Theodore, from Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος (Theódōros).
Every Theadore since 1880 — 4,005 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theadore
Theadore is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,688 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,005 American babies have been named Theadore. Its peak came in 1927, when 91 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 Theadore stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theadore year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,688 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,812 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,978 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,162 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,605 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,850 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,932 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,892 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,597 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,473 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #12,135 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,390 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14,191 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,042 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,238 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,720 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,308 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,415 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,924 |
| 1970 | 29 | #1,611 |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,291 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,357 |
| 1955 | 61 | #966 |
| 1950 | 54 | #946 |
| 1945 | 51 | #897 |
| 1940 | 74 | #709 |
| 1935 | 57 | #832 |
| 1930 | 85 | #680 |
| 1925 | 87 | #696 |
| 1920 | 77 | #752 |
| 1915 | 59 | #790 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,110 |
| 1905 | 17 | #590 |
| 1900 | 13 | #731 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,086 |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,045 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Theadore mean?
Spelling alteration of Theodore, from Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος (Theódōros).
How popular is the name Theadore in 2025?
Theadore ranked #13,688 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Theadore?
4,005 babies have been named Theadore in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theadore most popular?
Theadore peaked in 1927, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Theadore a boy or girl name?
Theadore is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theadore rising or falling?
Theadore is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.