A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Teddie since 1900
Babies named Teddie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1940, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Teddie's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 27 |
| 1910s | 5 | 109 |
| 1920s | 44 | 165 |
| 1930s | 114 | 235 |
| 1940s | 196 | 234 |
| 1950s | 205 | 206 |
| 1960s | 129 | 183 |
| 1970s | 52 | 101 |
| 1980s | 57 | 93 |
| 1990s | 69 | 46 |
| 2000s | 14 | 19 |
| 2010s | 63 | 6 |
| 2020s | 133 | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Teddie first appeared in U.S. records in 1900 and peaked in popularity in 1903 (rank 9,714 out of all births). After decades of decline, the name has been rising again since 2018, reflecting a broader revival of vintage nickname-style names. With 1 in 244,011 babies receiving the name in 2025, it remains a rare but charming choice. Top states include none recorded, indicating widespread but very low usage. The name's versatility as a unisex option and its connection to the classic Edward and Theodore give it both cuteness and substance.
Teddie is a diminutive form of Edward or Theodore. Edward derives from Old English Ēadweard, composed of ēad (prosperity, fortune) and weard (guard). Theodore comes from Greek Theodōros, from theos (god) and dōron (gift). As a nickname, Teddie has been used independently since the late 19th century.
“Teddie” around the world
Where Teddie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ted
Sibling names for Teddie
Names that share Teddie's style, for a brother or sister.
