How Popular (or Rare) was Theo in 2022?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#9
2022 Rank
2,808
2022 Births
#9
Best Rank (2022)
2,808
Peak Year (2022)
42,992
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 101
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Theo Story

Theo is an extremely popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #9 in 2022 with 2,808 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 2,808 births ranking #9. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,240.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 101 boys born was named Theo. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Greek-rooted short form  |  Meaning: gift of God; or divine in some short-form use

Theo is a warm, stylish short form usually tied to Theodore and the meaning gift of God. It manages to feel classic and modern at the same time.

Once mostly a nickname, Theo has become a major stand-alone favourite in its own right. Its success comes from its softness, simplicity, and strong classical background.

Did you know?Theo is one of the clearest examples of a short form overtaking its longer original in modern everyday appeal.
Similar namesTeo, Theodore, Leo, Otto, Hugo

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