Holding steady.
Popularity of Theta since 1907
Babies named Theta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 33 |
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Theta is an exceedingly rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1907, though it has never achieved widespread use. Its peak year remains 1907, when it first entered the records, but it has never charted in the top 1,000. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory showing no significant increases or decreases. Theta follows a long tradition of using Greek letters as names, a practice that gained some popularity in the early 20th century. Today, it is a true rarity, likely chosen by parents seeking a distinctive and scholarly name.
Theta (Θ, θ) is the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet, derived from the Phoenician letter teth. Its use as a personal name is rare and likely stems from the tradition of naming children after letters, a practice found in various cultures. In English-speaking countries, it has occasionally been used as a given name since the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Theta
Names that share Theta's style, for a brother or sister.
