Theodie
Deriving from Greek origins, signifying "gift of God" or "divine gift".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Theodie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Theodie today is around 112 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Theodie births was 1936 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Theodie. 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 Theodie is about 112 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Theodies were born before 1924.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Theodie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1936
5 babies that year
Average age
112
years old
1936 SSA rank
#4,000
Tracked since 1936
Popularity
Theodie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Theodie 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 Theodie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Theodie
The name Theodie is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. The name is a combination of two Greek words, "theos" meaning "God" and "doron" meaning "gift." Thus, the name Theodie translates to "God's gift" or "gift from God."
This name gained prominence in the early Christian era, when it was often given to children as a way of expressing gratitude to the divine for the blessing of a child. The name was particularly popular among Greek and Byzantine Christians, who saw it as a testament to their faith and a way to honor the divine.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Theodie can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian scholar, St. Basil the Great. In his work, "Hexaemeron," he mentions a woman named Theodie, whom he praises for her piety and devotion to the church.
Throughout the Byzantine Empire, the name Theodie was borne by several notable figures. One such figure was Theodie of Alexandria, a 5th-century abbess who played a significant role in the development of early Christian monasticism. Her life and teachings were recorded in the "Vita Theodie," which served as an inspiration for many early Christian women.
In the 9th century, Theodie of Thessalonica, a renowned theologian and philosopher, made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time. Her works on theology and philosophy were widely read and studied in the Byzantine Empire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Theodie was also popular among European nobility. One notable bearer of the name was Theodie of Calenberg, a 12th-century German noblewoman who founded several monasteries and played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in her region.
Another prominent figure with the name Theodie was Theodie of Saxony, a 13th-century princess who became a nun and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Her life and deeds were recorded in the "Vita Theodie," which served as an inspiration for many medieval Christians.
As the name Theodie spread across Europe, it was also adopted by various cultures and underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the underlying meaning of "God's gift" remained constant, reflecting the deep religious and cultural significance of the name throughout history.
People
Theodie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Theodie 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
Theodie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Theodie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Theodie 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Theodie a common name?
We classify Theodie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Theodie most popular?
The single biggest year for Theodie was 1936, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Theodie is about 112 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 Theodie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Theodie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Theodie 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 Theodie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Theodie 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 Theodie 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 have the name Theodie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.