Total births
1,040
Boys' name · since 1905
Teofilo
Teofilo has 1,040 recorded births since 1905 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10996
- among boys today
- 1,040
- born since 1905
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Teofilo currently ranks #10996 among boys' names in America, with 1,040 babies recorded since 1905.
Teofilo has 1,040 recorded births among boys since 1905, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10996 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of boys, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 2024.
- #10996 among boys today
- 1,040 born since 1905
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Teofilo is currently the #10996 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 1,040 born since 1905, peaking in the 1970s.
- #10996
- among boys today
- 1,040
- born since 1905
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Teofilo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10996
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Teofilo was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
23 babies were named Teofilo in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
How Teofilo compares
1,040 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Teofilo's all-time total is 183% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Teofilo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,040 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Teofilo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Teofilo splits its recorded history at 1968: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1905 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Teofilo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1978
Current rank
#10,996
Active since
1905
Teofilo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–2024
- Peak year (1978)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Teofilo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Teofilo's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Teofilo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 31
1910s
31 births
- 1920s
1920s
86 births
- 1930s
1930s
110 births
- 1940s
1940s
105 births
- 1950s
1950s
95 births
- 1960s
1960s
112 births
- 1970s
1970s
134 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s 53
2010s
53 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 134 births (13% of all-time use).
How Teofilo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Teofilo's total volume
Teofilo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Teofilo by state
Where Teofilo concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 166 | 16.0% |
| #2 | California | | 54 | 5.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 7 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Teofilo's total US births 16.0%
Even split
166 of 1,040 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teofilo? ▼
Teofilo has been given to 1,040 babies in the U.S. since 1905, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10996 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Teofilo most popular? ▼
Teofilo was most popular in the 1970s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Teofilo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teofilo are Texas (166 births), California (54 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Teofilo been used? ▼
Teofilo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1905, spanning 120 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Teofilo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teodoro, Teo, Teon, Teodor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Teofilo's data
- Teofilo's decade-level peak was the 1970s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Teofilos (166 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Teofilo
Nearby Names Like Teofilo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teofilo
Teodoro Boy
#2396 3,386 births
Teo Boy
#761 2,987 births
Teon Boy
#9168 1,030 births
Teodor Boy
#3094 468 births
Teoman Boy
#7558 126 births
Compare Teofilo side by side: Teofilo vs Teodoro Teofilo vs Teo Teofilo vs Teon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Teofilo
Rulon #10995
1,049 births · Peak 1927
Carmel #10997
1,393 births · Peak 1918
Hipolito #10994
1,924 births · Peak 1974
Laddie #10998
1,644 births · Peak 1919
Guido #10993
3,352 births · Peak 1921
Desiderio #10999
650 births · Peak 2025
Orien #10992
545 births · Peak 1921
Nello #11000
937 births · Peak 1921
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1905–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Teofilo: #10996 Boys' Name - 1,040 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teofilo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Teofilo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.