Therdore
A masculine given name derived from Greek θεός (theos) meaning "god" and δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Therdore. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Therdore today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Therdore births was 1932 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Therdore. 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 Therdore is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Therdores were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Therdore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1932
5 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1935 SSA rank
#4,101
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Therdore: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Therdore 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 Therdore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Therdore
The name Therdore has its origins in the Greek language, deriving from the elements "theos" meaning "god" and "doron" meaning "gift." It is believed to have emerged in the late Roman era, around the 4th or 5th century AD, as a variation of the more common name Theodore.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Therdore can be found in a 6th-century manuscript from the Byzantine Empire, where it was mentioned as the name of a Christian martyr. However, records of individuals bearing this name in that period are scarce, suggesting it was not widely popular at the time.
The earliest confirmed usage of the name Therdore dates back to the 9th century, when it was recorded as the name of a Frankish nobleman in the court of Charlemagne. This nobleman, Therdore of Aachen, was a trusted advisor and diplomat who played a significant role in the expansion of the Carolingian Empire.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Therdore of Tarsus gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. His writings were widely circulated and studied in monasteries across Europe, contributing to the spread of the name among the religious and intellectual circles of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Therdore Gazis emerged as a prominent Greek scholar and humanist. Born in 1400 on the island of Crete, he was instrumental in reviving the study of ancient Greek literature and philosophy, and his works inspired many other scholars of the era.
In the 19th century, the name Therdore gained popularity in the United States, particularly among families of German descent. One notable American bearing this name was Therdore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, who was born in 1858 and served from 1901 to 1909. His leadership and conservation efforts left a lasting impact on the nation.
Another significant figure was Therdore Herzl, an Austrian journalist and political activist born in 1860. He is recognized as the founder of modern Zionism and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the State of Israel.
While the name Therdore has seen periods of popularity and decline throughout history, it continues to be used as a given name in various cultures and regions around the world, carrying with it the rich heritage and meaning of its Greek origins.
People
Therdore + last name combinations
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FAQ
Therdore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Therdore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Therdore 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Therdore a common name?
We classify Therdore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% 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 Therdore most popular?
The single biggest year for Therdore was 1932, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Therdore is about 80 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 Therdore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Therdore a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Therdore 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 Therdore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Therdore 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 Therdore 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 have Therdore as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Therdore on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.