Theodoro
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 239 living Americans carry the first name Theodoro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Theodoro today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Theodoro births was 2024 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Theodoro. 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
239
~ 1 in 1,434,119 Americans
Peak year
2024
26 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,165
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Theodoro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Theodoro from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 94 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
Theodoro 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 Theodoro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Theodoros live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Theodoro, while Massachusetts, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Theodoro
The name Theodoro is derived from the Greek language and has its origins in ancient Greece. It is a masculine name composed of the elements "theos," meaning "god," and "doron," meaning "gift." Thus, Theodoro translates to "gift of God" or "God's gift."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Theodoro can be found in ancient Greek literature, such as the works of Homer and Hesiod. It was a popular name among the Greeks, particularly during the Hellenistic period, when the influence of Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean region.
In the Christian tradition, the name gained significant popularity due to its association with the concept of divine grace and the belief that children are gifts from God. Several early Christian saints and theologians bore the name Theodoro, including Saint Theodore of Amasea (286-319) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826), both of whom were revered for their piety and contributions to the Church.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Theodoro was widely used among the nobility and ruling class. One of the most notable figures was Emperor Theodore II Laskaris (1222-1258), who ruled the Empire of Nicaea and played a crucial role in the eventual restoration of the Byzantine Empire after the Fourth Crusade.
In the Renaissance period, the name Theodoro gained popularity in Italy, where it was often rendered as Teodoro. One of the most famous individuals with this name was the Italian painter and architect Teodoro Ghisi (1536-1601), known for his etchings and contributions to the arts.
Another notable figure was Theodoro Paleologus (1355-1397), the last member of the Palaiologos dynasty to claim the Byzantine throne. Although his reign was short-lived, he remains a significant historical figure in the final years of the Byzantine Empire.
In more recent times, the name Theodoro has been used across various cultures and languages, often adapted to fit the local linguistic traditions. For example, in Spanish-speaking countries, it is commonly spelled as Teodoro, while in Portuguese it is rendered as Teodoro or Teodoro.
People
Theodoro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Theodoro 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
Theodoro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Theodoro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 239 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Theodoro 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 1,434,119 US residents.
Is Theodoro a common name?
We classify Theodoro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 266 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Theodoro most popular?
The single biggest year for Theodoro was 2024, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Theodoro is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Theodoro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Theodoro 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.