Teofilo
A masculine name with Spanish-Greek roots meaning "beloved of God".
Name Census estimates that about 723 living Americans carry the first name Teofilo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Teofilo today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teofilo births was 1978 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teofilo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
723
~ 1 in 474,072 Americans
Peak year
1978
23 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,152
Tracked since 1905
Popularity
Teofilo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teofilo from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teofilo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Teofilo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teofilos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Teofilo, while New Mexico, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 60 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teofilo
The given name Teofilo has its origins in Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek words "theos" meaning God and "philos" meaning beloved or friend. Thus, the name Teofilo translates to "beloved of God" or "friend of God".
This name was popular among early Christians, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean region where Greek was widely spoken. It is believed to have first appeared in the first few centuries of the Common Era, during the spread of Christianity across the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest known references to the name Teofilo can be found in the Gospel of Luke, which is addressed to a person named Theophilus. While it is unclear if this was an actual individual or a symbolic representation of a "lover of God", it highlights the early use of this name among Christian communities.
In the 4th century, there was a notable figure named Teofilo of Alexandria, who served as the Patriarch of Alexandria from 385 to 412 CE. He played a significant role in the early church and was known for his theological writings.
Another historical figure with this name was Teofilo Gallaccini (1564-1639), an Italian architect and engineer who is credited with the design of several notable buildings in Rome and other Italian cities.
During the Renaissance period, Teofilo Folengo (1491-1544) was an Italian monk and poet who wrote under the pseudonym "Merlin Cocai". He is renowned for his satirical works, particularly the "Baldo" series, which parodied the chivalric romances of the time.
In the realm of music, Teofilo Braga (1843-1924) was a Portuguese writer, philosopher, and historian who made significant contributions to the study of Portuguese literature and folklore.
Teofilo Borunda (1912-1981) was a Mexican-American artist and sculptor, known for his works that celebrated the cultural heritage and struggles of Mexican-Americans in the United States.
It is important to note that while the name Teofilo has its roots in Greek and early Christian traditions, it has been adapted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Teofilo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teofilo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teofilo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teofilo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 723 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teofilo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 474,072 US residents.
Is Teofilo a common name?
We classify Teofilo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,040 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teofilo most popular?
The single biggest year for Teofilo was 1978, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teofilo is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teofilo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teofilo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.