Theodora is a distinctive choice, ranked #388 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Theodora in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#388
US Rank #812
About the Name Theodora
Theodora is holding steady in the rankings at #388. It reached its peak of #340 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Theodora 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 sits at #812 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Theodora
Unlikely. With around 112 UK babies named Theodora per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Theodora in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Theodora has held a stable position around #388 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #340 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Theodora is more popular in the UK (#388) than in the US (#812). 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 Theodora include: Theodora Dimova — Theodora Dimova (Bulgarian: Теодора Димова) is a Bulgarian writer and playwright.; Theodora Richards — Theodora Dupree Richards is an American model and the daughter of Patti Hansen and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, and the elder sister of Alexandra...; Theodora Goss — Theodora Goss is a Hungarian-American fiction writer and poet..
Theodora ranks #812 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
112
UK babies named Theodora (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 24 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Theodora
Likely around 1 other Theodora in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Theodora
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Theodora Dimova (Bulgarian: Теодора Димова) is a Bulgarian writer and playwright. She graduated in English Language Studies from the Sofia University "St.
Theodora (Bulgarian: Теодора) of Wallachia was the daughter of Basarab I of Wallachia and Lady Margareta. She married Ivan Alexander of Bulgaria as his first wife.
Theodora Dupree Richards is an American model and the daughter of Patti Hansen and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, and the elder sister of Alexandra Richards.
Theodora of Alexandria (Greek: Θεοδώρα Άλεξανδρείας) was a saint and martyr who lived during the 5th century in Alexandria, during the reign of Emperor Zeno. Hagiographer Sabine Baring-Gould states that Theodora's story might have been embellished and that her biography was probably pieced together from the lives of other saints, such as Marina the Monk, another 5th century Byzantine saint who also lived as a male among monks, was accused of the same things as Theodora, and was vindicated after her death.
Theodora Bosanquet MBE was a writer, reviewer, editor, secretary, and amanuensis to Henry James. She worked as Executive Secretary of the International Federation of University Women, as well as being a contributor to, and subsequently director and literary editor of, the political and literary magazine Time and Tide.
Theodora Goss is a Hungarian-American fiction writer and poet. Her writing has been nominated for major awards, including the Nebula, Locus, Mythopoeic, World Fantasy, and Seiun Awards.
Theodora Porphyrogenita (Greek: Θεοδώρα Πορφυρογέννητη, romanized: Theodṓra Porphyrogénnētē; c. 980 – 31 August 1056) was Byzantine Empress from 21 April 1042 to her death on 31 August 1056, and sole ruler from 11 January 1055.