Boy · #8,823 in 2026

Theodis

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

Current Rank

#8,823

Peak Rank

#957 (1955)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

2021

Last Year

1955

Peak Year

#957

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Theodis

Theodis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 61 Theodiss were born — ranking #957 that year. As of 2026, Theodis ranks #8,823 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Theodiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Theodis

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

Theosis
Thetis
Theodorus
Themis
Theodicy
Myotis
Cedis
Thesis
Theseus
Theda
Apodous
Throats

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Theodis

What does the name Theodis mean?

Theodis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Theodis in 2026?

In 2026, Theodis ranks #8,823 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Theodis most popular?

Theodis reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #957 that year with 61 babies given the name.

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

Theodis has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Theodis.

Is Theodis a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Theodis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Theodis include Levern, Granger, Hung. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Theodis

Theodis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Theodis's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #957. Use the chart and map above to compare Theodis'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.