Total births
45
Boys' name · since 1962
Thaddeous
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Thaddeous, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1962–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
45 boys have been named Thaddeous since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Thaddeous recorded 45 times among boys since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2002.
- 45 total births
- 1962–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 boys have been named Thaddeous since 1962, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 45
- total births
- 1962–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Thaddeous was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
8 babies were named Thaddeous in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Thaddeous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thaddeous's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thaddeous at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Thaddeous popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2002
- Peak year (1989)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Thaddeous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Thaddeous's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Thaddeous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 14 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thaddeous? ▼
Thaddeous has been given to 45 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 8 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Thaddeous most popular? ▼
Thaddeous was most popular in the 1990s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Thaddeous been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thaddeous since 1962 -- 41 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Thaddeous? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thaddeus, Thad, Thatcher, Thane, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Thaddeous's data
- Thaddeous's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 2000s (8) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Thaddeous
Nearby Names Like Thaddeous
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thaddeous
Thaddeus Boy
#852 26,057 births
Thad Boy
#12364 8,219 births
Thatcher Boy
#1040 4,955 births
Thane Boy
#2967 2,604 births
Thayne Boy
#6507 1,450 births
Compare Thaddeous side by side: Thaddeous vs Thaddeus Thaddeous vs Thad Thaddeous vs Thatcher
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1962–2002 (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. "Thaddeous: Baby Name Since 1962 - 45 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thaddeous. 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 Thaddeous 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 July 2026.