Holding steady.
Popularity of Theoplis since 1917
Babies named Theoplis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Theoplis's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Theoplis is a rare American variant of the ancient Greek name Theophilus, meaning 'friend of God.' It first entered U.S. birth records in 1917, a time when many classical and Biblical names were being revived. Its peak usage occurred in 1925, but even then it was extremely uncommon. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 baby names, and its trajectory is stable, meaning it has been used only a handful of times each year since the 1920s. No states recorded enough births to list Theoplis among their favorites, underscoring its extreme rarity. For families seeking a distinctive name with a deep spiritual meaning, Theoplis offers a unique connection to early Christian tradition.
Theoplis is a variant of Theophilus, a Greek name from "Theos" (God) and "philos" (friend). It was used in early Christianity through the Biblical figure Theophilus, to whom the Gospel of Luke and Acts are addressed, but it never became widespread. The form Theoplis appears as a rare American adaptation, likely influenced by naming trends in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Theo
Variants: Theophilus, Teofil
Sibling names for Theoplis
Names that share Theoplis's style, for a brother or sister.
