How Popular (or Rare) was Theodore in 1997?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#291
1997 Rank
956
1997 Births
#4
Best Rank (2024)
13,355
Peak Year (2025)
120,336
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,972
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Theodore Story

Theodore is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #291 in 1997 with 956 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 13,355 births ranking #4. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,972 boys born was named Theodore. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

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 United States; 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  |  Meaning: gift of God

Theodore is a major classic meaning gift of God. It feels distinguished, gentle, and full of historical depth.

The name spread through Christian Europe and has remained enduringly popular through saints, rulers, and literary use. Its modern strength is helped by the friendly nickname Theo.

Did you know?Theodore combines one of the most formal full names with one of the most fashionable short forms in current use: Theo.
Similar namesTheo, Teodor, Tobias, Thomas, Sebastian

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