Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Fyodor since 2003
Babies named Fyodor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Fyodor is a distinctive Russian name that has maintained a stable presence in the United States since it first appeared in birth records in 2003. Despite its rarity, it peaked slightly in 2020. The name is indelibly linked to the novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky, whose works have kept the name in the cultural consciousness. In 2025, it ranked 10,695th, representing approximately 1 in 284,679 births, making it an uncommon but recognizable choice for parents seeking a name with literary and Slavic heritage.
Fyodor is the Russian form of the Greek name Theodore (Theodoros), meaning 'gift of God.' The name was borne by several Eastern Orthodox saints, including Saint Theodore of Amasea, and has been common in Russia for centuries. It is also the name of the renowned Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fedya, Fedi
Sibling names for Fyodor
Names that share Fyodor's style, for a brother or sister.
