Theodies
A name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Theodies. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Theodies today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Theodies births was 1942 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Theodies. 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 Theodies is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Theodies' were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Theodies. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1942
6 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,530
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Theodies: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Theodies from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 11 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
Theodies 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 Theodies 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 Theodies
The name Theodies has its origins in ancient Greek, deriving from the words "theos" meaning "god" and "doron" meaning "gift." It is believed to have first emerged in the region of ancient Greece during the classical period, around the 5th century BCE. The name carries the connotation of being a divine gift or a blessing from the gods.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to minor deities and nymphs with names similar to Theodies, though no specific historical figure bears this exact name. The earliest recorded use of the name Theodies can be traced back to a few inscriptions found on ancient Greek pottery and vases from around the 4th century BCE, suggesting it was a name in use during that time period.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Theodies was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. While little is known about his life and teachings, some fragments of his writings have been preserved in the works of later scholars, indicating his contribution to the philosophical discourse of his time.
In the 2nd century CE, a Christian martyr named Theodies was recorded in the annals of the early Church for her unwavering faith and sacrifice. She was reportedly executed during the Roman persecutions of Christians under the reign of Emperor Hadrian, though the details of her life and death are shrouded in legend.
During the Byzantine era, a renowned scholar and theologian named Theodies lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his extensive commentaries on the works of the Church Fathers and his insights into the interpretation of religious texts, which influenced the intellectual and theological landscape of the time.
In the 15th century, a notable Renaissance artist and sculptor named Theodies hailed from Florence, Italy. While his works have been lost to time, historical accounts praise his skill in capturing the human form and his contributions to the artistic movement that ushered in the rebirth of classical ideals.
Another figure of note was Theodies, a 17th-century French explorer and adventurer who embarked on several daring expeditions to the Americas and the Caribbean. His journals and accounts of his travels provided invaluable insights into the cultures and landscapes he encountered, contributing to the expanding knowledge of the era.
People
Theodies + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Theodies as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Theodies: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Theodies?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Theodies 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Theodies a common name?
We classify Theodies as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Theodies most popular?
The single biggest year for Theodies was 1942, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Theodies is about 89 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 Theodies in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Theodies a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Theodies 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 Theodies still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Theodies 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 Theodies 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 Americans are named Theodies?
Find out how many people have the name Theodies on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.