Theo is a name of Greek origin and it means "gift of God". It is also sometimes associated with the Greek word 'theos', which means 'god'. The name Theo has been used for centuries, with one of its earliest known bearers being Saint Theodore of Amasea, who was martyred in the 4th century AD. Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne this name, including the philosopher Theodor Adorno and the writer Theodore Dreiser. Today, Theo remains a popular choice for parents looking for a short, simple, yet meaningful name for their child. It has also gained popularity as a unisex name in recent years.
Based on the provided statistics, we can observe the trends of babies named Theo born in the United States each year from 1880 to 2023.
From 1880 to 1938, there were significant fluctuations in the number of births with the name Theo. The highest was recorded in 1915 and 1916 with 98 births each year, while the lowest was 19 births in 1938.
From 1940 to 1970, there were generally fewer than 20 births named Theo per year, with some years having less than 10. This trend continued into the late 1970s and early 1990s, with around 5-6 births per year between 1975 and 1991.
Interestingly, from 2002 onwards, there has been a notable increase in babies named Theo. The number of births began to rise steadily, reaching 31 in 2019, 44 in 2020, and peaking at 64 in 2021. In 2022, the number decreased slightly to 50 births, but it rose again to 42 in 2023.
In total, from 1880 to 2023, there were 3,451 babies named Theo born in the United States. These statistics show that while the popularity of the name Theo has waxed and waned over the years, it has experienced a resurgence in recent times.