Theodorejames
A masculine name combining Theodore, meaning "gift of God" from Greek, and James, meaning "supplanter" from Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Theodorejames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Theodorejames today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Theodorejames births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Theodorejames. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Theodorejames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,638
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Theodorejames: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Theodorejames from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 8 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
Theodorejames 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 Theodorejames 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 Theodorejames
The given name Theodorejames is a combination of two distinct names, Theodore and James, both with rich historical roots spanning multiple languages and cultures.
Theodore is derived from the Greek name Theodoros, which means "gift of God" or "divine gift." The name dates back to ancient Greece and was initially associated with the Greek god Zeus. It was a popular name among early Christians, who adopted it as a reflection of their faith in the divine gift of Christ.
James, on the other hand, has its origins in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name was popularized through the New Testament figure of James, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. It gained widespread usage throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in England and other parts of the British Isles.
The combination of these two names, Theodorejames, is a unique blend that likely emerged in more recent times, possibly as a creative expression or a personal choice by parents.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Theodore or James, but no records have been found of anyone specifically named Theodorejames until modern times. Some of the most famous people with the name Theodore include Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States (1858-1919), and Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, the renowned children's author (1904-1991).
Among the noteworthy individuals named James, we have James I, the King of England and Scotland (1566-1625), and James Joyce, the influential Irish novelist and poet (1882-1941).
While the name Theodorejames may not have a well-documented historical lineage, it carries the richness and symbolism of its constituent parts, combining the divine gift and the spiritual significance of Theodore with the steadfast faith and resilience associated with James.
People
Theodorejames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Theodorejames 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
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FAQ
Theodorejames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Theodorejames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Theodorejames 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Theodorejames a common name?
We classify Theodorejames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Theodorejames most popular?
The single biggest year for Theodorejames was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Theodorejames is about 5 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 Theodorejames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Theodorejames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Theodorejames 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 Theodorejames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Theodorejames 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 Theodorejames 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 Theodorejames?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.