Theda
Every Theda since 1880 — 6,556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theda
Theda is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 6,556 American babies have been named Theda. Its peak came in 1919, when 356 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Theda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,453 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,302 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,688 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,914 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,871 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,473 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,367 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,467 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,836 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,018 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,140 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,704 |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,198 |
| 1960 | 40 | #1,809 |
| 1955 | 60 | #1,308 |
| 1950 | 77 | #1,051 |
| 1945 | 65 | #967 |
| 1940 | 87 | #740 |
| 1935 | 82 | #750 |
| 1930 | 103 | #678 |
| 1925 | 184 | #525 |
| 1920 | 290 | #385 |
| 1915 | 124 | #585 |
| 1910 | 18 | #1,061 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,903 |
| 1900 | 16 | #962 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,193 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #935 |
Famous people named Theda
- Theda Bara Actor · 1885–1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Theda in 2025?
Theda did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Theda?
6,556 babies have been named Theda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theda most popular?
Theda peaked in 1919, when 356 newborns received the name.
Is Theda a boy or girl name?
Theda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theda rising or falling?
Theda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Theda?
Well-known people named Theda include Theda Bara (actor).