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How Many People Are Named Theodore?
Estimated people named Theodore living in the U.S. today
194,030
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 304,723
- Peak year: 2024 (12,024 births)
- Estimated living today: 194,030
Theodore by age group — who carries the name today?
Theodore popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Theodore
Theodore has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 304,723 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 194,030 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,762 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Theodores you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Theodore in the US?
An estimated 194,030 people named Theodore are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Theodore uncommon — about 1 in 1,762 Americans.
Is Theodore a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Theodore is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Theodore most popular?
Theodore peaked in 2024, when 12,024 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Theodore?
Theodore ranks #279 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).