Total births
2,448
Boys' name · since 1882
Theophilus
2,448 babies named Theophilus in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2213
- among boys today
- 2,448
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Theophilus currently ranks #2213 among boys' names in America, with 2,448 babies recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Theophilus has been recorded 2,448 times among boys since 1882, currently ranked #2213 nationally and more common than 85% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #2213 among boys today
- 2,448 born since 1882
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Theophilus is currently the #2213 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 2,448 born since 1882, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2213
- among boys today
- 2,448
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Theophilus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2213
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Theophilus was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
68 babies were named Theophilus in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Theophilus compares
2,448 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Theophilus's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Theophilus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,448 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Theophilus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Theophilus's full recorded timeline at 1964, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1882, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 68 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Theophilus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,213
Active since
1882
Theophilus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Theophilus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Theophilus's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Theophilus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 20
1880s
20 births
- 1900s 25
1900s
25 births
- 1910s
1910s
156 births
- 1920s
1920s
191 births
- 1930s 135
1930s
135 births
- 1940s
1940s
152 births
- 1950s
1950s
214 births
- 1960s
1960s
146 births
- 1970s
1970s
175 births
- 1980s
1980s
157 births
- 1990s
1990s
173 births
- 2000s
2000s
204 births
- 2010s
2010s
360 births
- 2020s
2020s
340 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 360 births (15% of all-time use).
How Theophilus 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 Theophilus's total volume
Theophilus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Theophilus by state
Where Theophilus concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 28 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Washington | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.2% |
California share of Theophilus's total US births 2.5%
Even split
62 of 2,448 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Theophilus appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theophilus? ▼
2,448 babies have been named Theophilus since 1882. It currently ranks #2213 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 68 births.
When was Theophilus most popular? ▼
Theophilus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Theophilus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Theophilus are California (62 births), Texas (28 births), Washington (16 births).
How long has the name Theophilus been used? ▼
Theophilus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 144 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Theophilus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theodore, Theo, Theron, Theadore, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Theophilus's data
- Theophilus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (360 total births) through the 2020s (340) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Theophiluss (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Theophilus
Nearby Names Like Theophilus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theophilus
Theodore Boy
#4 317,206 births
Theo Boy
#80 35,830 births
Theron Boy
#2837 12,960 births
Theadore Boy
#9912 4,005 births
Theodis Boy
2,244 births
Compare Theophilus side by side: Theophilus vs Theodore Theophilus vs Theo Theophilus vs Theron
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Theophilus
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, 1882–2025 (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. "Theophilus: #2213 Boys' Name - 2,448 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theophilus. 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 Theophilus 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.