A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Teodora since 1893
Babies named Teodora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Teodora's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 31 |
| 1910s | 114 |
| 1920s | 190 |
| 1930s | 144 |
| 1940s | 116 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 146 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Teodora, the feminine form of Theodore, saw its first recorded U.S. use in 1893 and achieved its peak popularity in 1907. After decades of decline, the name began a steady rise in 1989 that continues into 2025, when it ranked 5,917th with a rate of 1 in 80,363 newborns. Its consistent, though modest, presence over more than a century reflects enduring European heritage appeal. The name is particularly associated with Greek and Slavic Christian traditions, where the masculine Theodore has a long history of veneration. Teodora carries a classic elegance without being overly common, appealing to parents seeking a name with deep historical roots and a gentle revival trajectory.
Teodora is the feminine form of Teodoro, derived from the Greek name Theodoros, composed of 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift). The name has been widely used across Southern and Eastern Europe, especially in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania, and Poland, often associated with Christian veneration of saints bearing the masculine form Theodore.
“Teodora” around the world
Where Teodora lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teo, Dora, Teddy
Sibling names for Teodora
Names that share Teodora's style, for a brother or sister.
