Theodis
Every Theodis since 1911 — 2,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theodis
Theodis 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 1911, 2,244 American babies have been named Theodis. Its peak came in 1955, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Theodis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theodis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,606 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,989 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,861 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,572 |
| 2012 | 5 | #14,011 |
| 2011 | 5 | #14,137 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,923 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,544 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,233 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,192 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #9,030 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,452 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,592 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,278 |
| 1975 | 41 | #1,374 |
| 1970 | 27 | #1,695 |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,253 |
| 1960 | 41 | #1,238 |
| 1955 | 61 | #967 |
| 1950 | 49 | #1,004 |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,071 |
| 1940 | 39 | #1,049 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,652 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,746 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,179 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,327 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,806 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Theodis in 2025?
Theodis 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 Theodis?
2,244 babies have been named Theodis in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theodis most popular?
Theodis peaked in 1955, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Theodis a boy or girl name?
Theodis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theodis rising or falling?
Theodis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.