Theador
One who worships God, a name of Greek origin.
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Theador. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Theador today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Theador births was 1928 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Theador. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Theador is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Theadors were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Theador. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1928
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1956 SSA rank
#3,900
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Theador: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Theador from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Theador 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 Theador during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Theador
Theador is a masculine given name with origins that can be traced back to the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the words "theos," meaning "god," and "doron," meaning "gift." The name thus translates to "gift of God" or "God's gift."
In its earliest forms, the name was commonly spelled as "Theodoros" in ancient Greek texts and records. This version of the name gained popularity during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It was a name often bestowed upon children as a symbol of divine favor and blessings.
The name Theador has been found inscribed on various ancient Greek artifacts, including pottery, coins, and inscriptions from archaeological sites across the Mediterranean region. It was also mentioned in several ancient Greek literary works, such as the plays of Sophocles and the writings of Plutarch.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Theador was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. Known as Theodorus of Cyrene, he was a prominent figure in the Cyrenaic school of philosophy, which emphasized the pursuit of pleasure as the ultimate good.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Theador or its variants. In the 4th century CE, Theodoret of Cyrus was a influential bishop and theologian who played a crucial role in the Christological debates of his time. His extensive writings on theology and church history are still studied today.
In the late 6th century, Theodorus of Tarsus was an influential scholar and educator who played a significant role in the establishment of the English Christian church. He was appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury in 668 CE and is remembered for his efforts in reforming the ecclesiastical system in England.
During the Byzantine Empire, Theodorus the Studite (759-826 CE) was a prominent figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He was an influential monastic reformer and a staunch defender of the veneration of icons during the iconoclastic controversy that divided the Byzantine Empire.
In the realm of literature, Theodor Fontane (1819-1898) was a renowned German novelist and poet. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of German realist literature in the late 19th century, with his works often exploring the social and cultural changes of his time.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Theador or its variants throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from philosophy and religion to literature and education.
People
Theador + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Theador 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
Theador: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Theador?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Theador 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Theador a common name?
We classify Theador as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 86 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Theador most popular?
The single biggest year for Theador was 1928, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Theador is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Theador in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Theador a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Theador 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.
Is Theador still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Theador in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Theador can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Theador?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Theador at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.