Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Theophile

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

Theophilus is a male given name with a range of alternative spellings. Its origin is the Greek word Θεόφιλος from θεός and φιλία can be translated as "Love of God" or "Friend of God", i.e., it is a theophoric name, synonymous with the name Amadeus which originates from Latin, Gottlieb in German and Bogomil or Bogumił in Slavic. Theophilus may refer to:

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#2,048 (1928)

Total Babies

221

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

2020

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2048

Peak Rank

221

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Theophile

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

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The Story of Theophile

Theophile first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 15 Theophiles were born — ranking #2,048 that year. As of 2026, Theophile ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 221 Theophiles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Theophile

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

Neophile
Thoughtful
Cfl
Tfl
Theophila
Oenophile
Hemophile
Enophile
Theophany
Threatful
Thiol
Thermophile

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Theophile

What does the name Theophile mean?

How popular is Theophile in 2026?

In 2026, Theophile ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Theophile most popular?

Theophile reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,048 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

Theophile has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Theophile.

Is Theophile a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Theophile?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Theophile include Janes, Uri, Arvle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Theophile

Theophile is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 221 births in the dataset. Theophile's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,048. Use the chart and map above to compare Theophile'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.