Teddy is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Teddy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
US Rank #898
About the Name Teddy
Teddy has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3850 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #141 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Teddy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #898, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Teddy
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Teddy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Teddy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Teddy has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3850 places in the last five years. Its peak was #141 in 2012. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Teddy is more popular in the US (#898) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Teddy include: Teddy Teclebrhan — Tedros "Teddy" Teclebrhan is a German comedian and actor, best known for his stand-up stage-comedy Teddy Comedy.; Teddy Sheringham — Edward Paul (Teddy) Sheringham is an English football manager and former player.; Teddy Campbell — Glendon Theodore "Teddy" Campbell Sr..
Teddy ranks #898 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Teddy (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 3850 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Teddy
Likely around 1 other Teddy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Teddy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Edward Paul (Teddy) Sheringham is an English football manager and former player. He played as a forward, mostly as a second striker, in a 24-year professional career.