Total births
853
Girls' name · since 1891
Theora
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 853 babies named Theora, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11151
- among girls today
- 853
- born since 1891
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
Theora currently ranks #11151 among girls' names in America, with 853 babies recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Theora recorded 853 times among girls since 1891, holding rank #11151 nationally today, ahead of 37% of girls, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2024.
- #11151 among girls today
- 853 born since 1891
- 1910s peak decade
- 37% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Theora is currently the #11151 girls' name in America, more common than 37% of girls - 853 born since 1891, peaking in the 1910s.
- #11151
- among girls today
- 853
- born since 1891
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
Theora vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11151
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 37% of names given to girls today.
1910s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Theora was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
37 babies were named Theora in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
How Theora compares
853 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Theora's all-time total is 123% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Theora | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 853 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Theora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Theora splits its recorded history at 1931: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1902 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1929 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Theora at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1929
Current rank
#11,151
Active since
1891
Theora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2024
- Peak year (1929)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Theora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Theora's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Theora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 19
1890s
19 births
- 1900s 63
1900s
63 births
- 1910s
1910s
231 births
- 1920s
1920s
226 births
- 1930s
1930s
142 births
- 1940s
1940s
94 births
- 1950s 46
1950s
46 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 231 births (27% of all-time use).
How Theora 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 Theora's total volume
Theora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Theora by state
Where Theora concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 1.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Theora's total US births 1.4%
12 of 853 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theora? ▼
853 babies have been named Theora since 1891. It currently ranks #11151 among girls. The peak year was 1929 with 37 births.
When was Theora most popular? ▼
Theora was most popular in the 1910s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Theora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Theora are Pennsylvania (12 births).
How long has the name Theora been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Theora since 1891 -- 134 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Theora? ▼
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 Theora's data
- Theora's decade-level peak was the 1910s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Theoras (12 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 Theora
Nearby Names Like Theora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theora
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 Theora side by side: Theora vs Theresa Theora vs Thelma Theora vs Therese
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Theora
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8,664 births · Peak 1963
Melba #11152
34,873 births · Peak 1924
Jack #11149
2,734 births · Peak 1928
Senia #11153
576 births · Peak 1994
Benita #11148
13,669 births · Peak 1961
Merna #11154
2,461 births · Peak 1930
Petronila #11147
69 births · Peak 2020
Sayde #11155
725 births · Peak 2009
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, 1891–2024 (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. "Theora: #11151 Girls' Name - 853 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theora. 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 Theora 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.