Theodosia
Every Theodosia since 1880 — 1,705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theodosia
Theodosia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,159 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,705 American babies have been named Theodosia. Its peak came in 1918, when 45 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 Theodosia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theodosia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,159 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,766 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,556 |
| 2022 | 27 | #5,011 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,079 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,063 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,964 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,765 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,878 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,073 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,969 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,307 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,019 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,103 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,782 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,743 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,957 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,768 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,334 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,956 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,423 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,656 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,743 |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,277 |
| 1915 | 15 | #2,131 |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,262 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,905 |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,164 |
| 1895 | 19 | #742 |
| 1890 | 10 | #933 |
| 1885 | 10 | #740 |
| 1880 | 10 | #576 |
Famous people named Theodosia
- Theodosia, wife of Leo V Companion · b. 770
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Theodosia in 2025?
Theodosia ranked #4,159 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Theodosia?
1,705 babies have been named Theodosia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theodosia most popular?
Theodosia peaked in 1918, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Theodosia a boy or girl name?
Theodosia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theodosia rising or falling?
Theodosia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Theodosia?
Well-known people named Theodosia include Theodosia, wife of Leo V (companion).