Total births
36
Girls' name · since 1921
Theada
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 36 babies named Theada, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1921–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
Theada is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 36 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Theada has been recorded 36 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1938.
- 36 total births
- 1921–1938 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 86% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 girls have been named Theada since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1938.
- 36
- total births
- 1921–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
86% of everyone ever named Theada was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
7 babies were named Theada in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Theada's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Theada's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Theada at a glance
Last recorded 1938Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Theada popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1938
- Peak year (1923)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Theada by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Theada's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 86% of all-time use.
Theada births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
31 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 31 births (86% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theada? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 36 babies named Theada. The most recent recorded year was 1938. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 7 births.
When was Theada most popular? ▼
Theada was most popular in the 1920s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Theada been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Theada since 1921 -- 18 years through the most recent 1938 data.
What names are similar to Theada? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theresa, Thelma, Therese, Thea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Theada's data
- Theada's decade-level peak was the 1920s (31 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Theada
Nearby Names Like Theada
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theada
Theresa Girl
#1492 404,613 births
Thelma Girl
#4299 225,460 births
Therese Girl
#2180 35,590 births
Thea Girl
#349 20,113 births
Theodora Girl
#811 12,654 births
Compare Theada side by side: Theada vs Theresa Theada vs Thelma Theada vs Therese
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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, 1921–1938 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Theada: Baby Name Since 1921 - 36 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theada. 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 Theada 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.