Total births
59
Boys' name · since 1978
Theus
Theus has 59 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 59
- total births
- 1978–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
59 boys have been named Theus since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Theus recorded 59 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2015.
- 59 total births
- 1978–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
59 boys have been named Theus since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 59
- total births
- 1978–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Theus was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
11 babies were named Theus in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Theus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Theus splits its recorded history at 1984: 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 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Theus at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Theus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2015
- Peak year (1978)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Theus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Theus's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Theus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 29 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theus? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 59 babies named Theus. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 11 births.
When was Theus most popular? ▼
Theus was most popular in the 1980s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Theus been used? ▼
Records for Theus go back to 1978, giving 38 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Theus? ▼
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 Theus's data
- Theus's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (29 total births) through the 2010s (11) -- 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 Theus
Nearby Names Like Theus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theus
Theodore Boy
#4 317,206 births
Theo Boy
#80 35,830 births
Theron Boy
#2837 12,960 births
Theadore Boy
#9912 4,005 births
Theophilus Boy
#2213 2,448 births
Compare Theus side by side: Theus vs Theodore Theus vs Theo Theus vs Theron
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, 1978–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Theus: Baby Name Since 1978 - 59 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theus. 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 Theus 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.