Neutral
Theo
Theo means "gift of God", according to etymological references. It shows no signs of slowing down, reaching new highs in the 2010s. In the current registry, it is uncommon enough to feel personal. In total, about 14,112 American babies have carried this name since 1900.
EtymologyShort for Theodore
EtymologyMeaning "gift of God"
Births by decade
1900s
522
1910s
1,447
1920s
1,845
1930s
1,045
1940s
766
1950s
546
1960s
388
1970s
404
1980s
539
1990s
605
2000s
1,390
2010s
4,615
Peaked in the 2010s · 14,112 total U.S. births since 1900