Holding steady.
Popularity of Theopolis since 1912
Babies named Theopolis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Theopolis's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Theopolis is a name of Greek origin, combining the elements for 'god' and 'city' to create the meaning 'City of God.' Its first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data occurred in 1912, the same year it reached its peak usage (with just a handful of births). According to the digest, the name never reappeared in significant numbers after that debut, reflecting a trajectory that has remained exceptionally stable at near-zero usage. While not tied to any particular state, Theopolis carries a dignified, scholarly aura reminiscent of other centuries-old obscure names. Parents drawn to rare religious or classical names might find Theopolis a distinctive choice, though its obscurity means it is unlikely to be recognized outside of learned circles.
Theopolis derives from the Greek elements "theos" (god) and "polis" (city), translating to "city of God." It was used in the early Christian era as a symbolic name and appears in historical records as a given name in the United States since the early 20th century, though it has always been extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Theo, Polis
Sibling names for Theopolis
Names that share Theopolis's style, for a brother or sister.
