Holding steady.
Popularity of Thedore since 1902
Babies named Thedore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thedore's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 63 |
| 1910s | 151 |
| 1920s | 242 |
| 1930s | 215 |
| 1940s | 177 |
| 1950s | 152 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Thedore is a rare spelling variant of Theodore, a classic name with deep Greek roots meaning 'gift of God.' According to Social Security data, Thedore first appeared on record in 1902 and reached its peak usage in 1903, after which it declined sharply. Its trajectory has remained stable at very low levels of use ever since, and it is not currently in the top 1000 names. This spelling variation has never been common, but it offers a slightly distinctive alternative for parents drawn to the traditional Theodore. The name has no recorded associations with any particular U.S. states, reflecting its extremely sparse distribution.
Thedore is a variant spelling of Theodore, which derives from the Greek name Theodoros, composed of theos (god) and doron (gift). The name has been in use since early Christianity, borne by saints and popes. In English, Theodore was well established by the 19th century, and Thedore emerged as a less common phonetic spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Theodore
Sibling names for Thedore
Names that share Thedore's style, for a brother or sister.
