Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1979
Thadeous
Thadeous has 17 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 17
- total births
- 1979–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Thadeous is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thadeous has been recorded 17 times among boys since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 1994.
- 17 total births
- 1979–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Thadeous since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 17
- total births
- 1979–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Thadeous was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
6 babies were named Thadeous in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Thadeous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thadeous's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thadeous at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Thadeous popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–1994
- Peak year (1986)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Thadeous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Thadeous's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Thadeous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thadeous? ▼
17 babies have been named Thadeous since 1979. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1986 with 6 births.
When was Thadeous most popular? ▼
Thadeous was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Thadeous been used? ▼
Records for Thadeous go back to 1979, giving 16 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Thadeous? ▼
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 Thadeous's data
- Thadeous's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- 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 Thadeous
Nearby Names Like Thadeous
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thadeous
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 Thadeous side by side: Thadeous vs Thaddeus Thadeous vs Thad Thadeous vs Thatcher
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1979–1994 (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. "Thadeous: Baby Name Since 1979 - 17 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thadeous. 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 Thadeous 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.