Total births
1,705
Girls' name · since 1880
Theodosia
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,705 babies named Theodosia, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4675
- among girls today
- 1,705
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Theodosia is the #4675 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,705 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Theodosia recorded 1,705 times among girls since 1880, holding rank #4675 nationally today, ahead of 74% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #4675 among girls today
- 1,705 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 74% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Theodosia is currently the #4675 girls' name in America, more common than 74% of girls - 1,705 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #4675
- among girls today
- 1,705
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Theodosia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4675
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 74% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Theodosia was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
45 babies were named Theodosia in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
How Theodosia compares
1,705 Top 24% higher than 76% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Theodosia's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Theodosia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,705 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Theodosia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Theodosia splits its recorded history at 1937: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Theodosia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1918
Current rank
#4,675
Active since
1880
Theodosia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1918)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Theodosia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Theodosia's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Theodosia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 84
1880s
84 births
- 1890s 110
1890s
110 births
- 1900s 105
1900s
105 births
- 1910s
1910s
270 births
- 1920s
1920s
300 births
- 1930s
1930s
150 births
- 1940s
1940s
150 births
- 1950s
1950s
129 births
- 1960s 74
1960s
74 births
- 1970s 64
1970s
64 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 49
2010s
49 births
- 2020s
2020s
178 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 300 births (18% of all-time use).
How Theodosia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Theodosia's total volume
Theodosia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Theodosia by state
Where Theodosia concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 36 | 2.1% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | West Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Theodosia's total US births 2.1%
Even split
36 of 1,705 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theodosia? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,705 babies named Theodosia. Today it holds rank #4675 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 45 births.
When was Theodosia most popular? ▼
Theodosia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Theodosia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Theodosia are Pennsylvania (36 births), North Carolina (16 births), Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Theodosia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Theodosia since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Theodosia? ▼
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 Theodosia's data
- Theodosia's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (300 total births) through the 2020s (178) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Theodosias (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Theodosia
Nearby Names Like Theodosia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theodosia
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 Theodosia side by side: Theodosia vs Theresa Theodosia vs Thelma Theodosia vs Therese
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Theodosia
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Theodosia: #4675 Girls' Name - 1,705 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theodosia. 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 Theodosia 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.