Boy · #1,651 in 2026

Theoden

Name: Popularity of the name Theoden in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Theoden, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Théoden is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings. The King of Rohan and Lord of the Mark or of the Riddermark, names used by the Rohirrim for their land, he appears as a supporting character in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.

Current Rank

#1,651

Peak Rank

#1,651 (2026)

Total Babies

803

5-Yr Trend

+131%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1651

Peak Rank

803

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Theoden

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

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The Story of Theoden

The earliest SSA record of Theoden as a baby boy name dates back to 2004, when 11 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 104 newborns named Theoden — #1,651 in the national rankings. About 69% of every Theoden on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Theoden ranks #1,651 for baby boys with 104 births, rising sharply (+131% over the past five years). All told, over 803 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Theoden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Theoden is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Threaden
Thaden
Threaten
Thudding
Theodore
Thorton
Throwdown
Theon
Theodor
Thetan
Thiessen
Theda

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Theoden

What does the name Theoden mean?

How popular is Theoden in 2026?

In 2026, Theoden ranks #1,651 among boys' names in the U.S., with 104 babies given the name that year.

When was Theoden most popular?

Theoden reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,651 that year with 104 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Theoden most popular?

Theoden has historically been most popular in Idaho, Utah, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Theoden.

Is Theoden a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Theoden is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Theoden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Theoden include Chauncy, Guthrie, Burlin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Theoden

Theoden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 803 births in the dataset. Theoden's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,651. Use the chart and map above to compare Theoden's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.