Holding steady.
Popularity of Teofilo since 1905
Babies named Teofilo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1978, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Teofilo's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 110 |
| 1940s | 105 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Teofilo is a rare masculine name with deep roots in Christian tradition. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1905, it has never appeared among the top 1000 names, maintaining a stable but minimal usage. The name's peak year was its first recorded year, 1905, and it has shown no significant revival. While the digest reports no top states for the name, it remains a distinctive choice for families of Italian or Spanish heritage. The name's meaning, 'friend of God,' connects it to biblical tradition, but its rarity means it stands apart from trendier religious names.
Teofilo is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Theophilos (Θεόφιλος), composed of the elements "theos" meaning "god" and "philos" meaning "loved" or "friend". The name was used in early Christian contexts, notably as the addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. It spread through Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, where it has been in use since the Middle Ages, though never among the most common names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teo, Tefi
Variants: Teófilo, Theophilos, Teofilo
Sibling names for Teofilo
Names that share Teofilo's style, for a brother or sister.
