Theodis
A masculine given name derived from the Greek words 'theos' meaning 'God' and 'doron' meaning 'gift'.
Name Census estimates that about 1,411 living Americans carry the first name Theodis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Theodis today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Theodis births was 1955 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Theodis. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 242,916 Americans
Peak year
1955
61 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,601
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Theodis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Theodis from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 449 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Theodis 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 Theodis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Theodis' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia recorded the most babies named Theodis, while Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 91 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Theodis
The name Theodis is derived from the Greek name Theodoros, which means "gift of God." It has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the classical period of antiquity.
The first recorded instances of the name Theodis can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century AD. It was a popular name among Greek-speaking Christians during this time, as it reflected their religious beliefs and reverence for divine gifts.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Theodis was a Byzantine monk who lived in the 7th century. He is mentioned in several historical records as a prominent figure in the monastic community of the time.
In the 9th century, a scholar and theologian named Theodis of Alexandria made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek texts and philosophy. His works were widely read and influential during the medieval period.
During the Renaissance, a notable figure named Theodis Palaiologos was a prominent diplomat and statesman in the court of the Byzantine Emperor. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with other powers in the region.
In the 17th century, a French philosopher and mathematician named Theodis Descartes made groundbreaking contributions to the field of analytical geometry and philosophical discourse. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.
Another notable bearer of the name Theodis was a German composer and musician who lived in the 18th century. Theodis Bach was a member of the renowned Bach family and composed several works that were praised for their technical mastery and emotional depth.
Throughout history, the name Theodis has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, such as religion, academia, politics, philosophy, and the arts. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over time, the name continues to carry a sense of reverence and respect for its ancient Greek origins and the profound meaning it conveys.
People
Theodis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Theodis 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
Theodis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Theodis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,411 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Theodis 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 242,916 US residents.
Is Theodis a common name?
We classify Theodis as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,244 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Theodis most popular?
The single biggest year for Theodis was 1955, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Theodis is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Theodis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Theodis 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.