Holding steady.
Popularity of Theotis since 1918
Babies named Theotis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 89 |
| 1940s | 142 |
| 1950s | 184 |
| 1960s | 122 |
| 1970s | 149 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Theotis is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1918. Its peak year of usage was 1977, yet even then it remained uncommon, never reaching the top 1,000 names. The name shows a stable trajectory in recent decades, with very few annual births. While its exact origin is unclear, Theotis may be a modern respelling of Theophilus, a Greek name meaning 'loved by God'. The name is nearly always given to boys. Given its rarity, Theotis has no strong association with any particular state or region.
Theotis appears to be a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or variant of the Greek-derived Theophilus, meaning 'loved by God'. It emerged in the early 20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1970s, but has remained extremely rare throughout its history.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Theo, T
Variants: Theophilus, Theopholis
Sibling names for Theotis
Names that share Theotis's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Theodosia, Thea, Dorothea, Theola, Althea
Brothers: Thelonious, Theodore, Theopholis, Theron, Leotis
