Theodore is one of the most popular baby names in the UK, ranked #8 in 2024. With 2,761 babies given this name, your child will likely be the only Theodore in their class — but in a school of 600, expect around ~1.4 others.
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UK Rank 2024
#8
US Rank #4
About the Name Theodore
Theodore is holding steady in the rankings at #8. It reached its peak of #8 in 2022 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. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 13 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Theodore is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #4, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Theodore
Probably not in their specific class, but possible. With around 2,761 UK babies named Theodore per year, your child will likely be the only Theodore in his class. In a school of 600, however, expect to find around ~1.4 others.
Theodore has held a stable position around #8 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #8 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Theodore is more popular in the US (#4) than in the UK (#8). 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 Theodore include: Theodore Kyriakou — Theodore M.; Theodore Drange — Theodore "Ted" Michael Drange is a philosopher of religion and Professor Emeritus at West Virginia University, where he taught philosophy from 1966 to 2001.; Theodore Postol — Theodore A..
Yes — Theodore is very popular in the United States, ranked #4 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
2,761
UK babies named Theodore (2024)
~0.1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~1.4
In a school of 600
↑ 6 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Theodore
Likely around 1 other Theodore in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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