Theojames
A compound masculine name blending the Greek "Theo" meaning "God" and "James" derived from Jacob meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Theojames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Theojames today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Theojames births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Theojames. 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 Theojames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,990
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Theojames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Theojames 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 Theojames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Theojames
The name Theojames is a unique and relatively modern combination of two distinct names - Theodore and James. The first part of the name, Theo, is derived from the Greek word "Theos," meaning "God." It is a shortened form of the name Theodore, which translates to "Gift of God" in Greek.
The name Theodore has a long and storied history, with its roots tracing back to ancient Greece. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the works of the Greek philosopher Plato, who mentions a character named Theodore in his dialogues. It was also a popular name among early Christians, as it reflected their devotion to God.
The second part of the name, James, is of Hebrew origin and derives from the name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." It was borne by two of Jesus' apostles in the New Testament, James the Great and James the Less, contributing to its widespread popularity among Christians.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Theodore or its variations. One of the most famous was Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), the 26th President of the United States, who was known for his conservation efforts and foreign policy achievements. Another was Theodore Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), better known as Dr. Seuss, the beloved children's author and illustrator.
James, on the other hand, has been a popular name for centuries, with numerous famous bearers. Among the most notable are James I (1566-1625), the King of England and Scotland who commissioned the King James Bible, and James Watt (1736-1819), the Scottish inventor and engineer who revolutionized the steam engine.
While the name Theojames itself is a more modern creation, it draws upon the rich histories and meanings of its constituent parts, reflecting a connection to both Greek and Hebrew roots, as well as a nod to religious and cultural traditions.
People
Theojames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Theojames 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
Theojames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Theojames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Theojames 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Theojames a common name?
We classify Theojames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Theojames most popular?
The single biggest year for Theojames was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Theojames is about 4 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 Theojames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Theojames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Theojames 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 Theojames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Theojames 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 Theojames 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 common is the name Theojames?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.