Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Theotis

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#1,671 (1977)

Total Babies

939

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

2017

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#1671

Peak Rank

939

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Theotis

The earliest SSA record of Theotis as a baby boy name dates back to 1918, when 5 babies received it. 1977 was its biggest year on record, with 32 newborns named Theotis — #1,671 in the national rankings. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 20% of all recorded Theotiss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2017 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 939 Theotiss 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+

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Names that sound like Theotis

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

Thetis
Theosis
Theaters
Theatres
Theodorus
Theater
Theatre
Themis
Theodicy
Theists
Whatis
Meatus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Theotis

What does the name Theotis mean?

Theotis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Theotis in 2026?

In 2026, Theotis ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Theotis most popular?

Theotis reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #1,671 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

Theotis has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Theotis.

Is Theotis a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Theotis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Theotis include Tahir, Kinta, Deontay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Theotis

Theotis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 939 births in the dataset. Theotis's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #1,671. Use the chart and map above to compare Theotis'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.