Tiodoro
Masculine given name of unknown origin, possibly blending "Theodore" and Italian "dio" meaning "God".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Tiodoro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tiodoro today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiodoro births was 1927 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiodoro. 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 Tiodoro is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Tiodoros were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tiodoro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1927
9 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1944 SSA rank
#3,857
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Tiodoro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiodoro from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 19 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiodoro 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 Tiodoro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiodoros live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiodoro
The given name Tiodoro is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek words "theos," meaning "god," and "doron," meaning "gift." Thus, the name Tiodoro can be interpreted as "God's gift" or "Gift of God."
In ancient Greek mythology, Tiodoro was the name of a minor deity associated with the arts and creativity. While not widely referenced in surviving texts, some scholars suggest that this deity was invoked by artists and poets seeking inspiration.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tiodoro can be traced back to a Greek playwright from Athens, born around 420 BCE. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond their name and profession.
Throughout the Byzantine era, from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Tiodoro was occasionally used among the Greek-speaking population of the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure was Tiodoro Laskaris, a prominent scholar and diplomat who lived in the 13th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tiodoro gained some popularity in Italy, particularly among the artistic communities of Florence and Venice. Tiodoro Ghiberti (1378-1455), a renowned sculptor and goldsmith, was commissioned to create the iconic bronze doors for the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral.
In the 18th century, Tiodoro Altan (1712-1783), a Venetian painter and engraver, gained recognition for his landscapes and vedute (cityscape paintings) depicting scenes of Venice.
Another notable figure was Tiodoro Monticelli (1759-1844), an Italian painter known for his vibrant and expressive brushwork, which influenced the Impressionist movement.
As the name Tiodoro has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been used sparingly throughout history, often associated with individuals involved in the arts, literature, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Tiodoro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiodoro 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
Tiodoro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiodoro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiodoro 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Tiodoro a common name?
We classify Tiodoro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiodoro most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiodoro was 1927, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiodoro is about 81 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 Tiodoro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tiodoro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiodoro 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 Tiodoro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tiodoro 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 Tiodoro 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 the name Tiodoro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.