How Many People Are Named Theoden?
Complete statistics for the name Theoden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Theoden is a very rare male name, with only 597 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 552,493 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 602 under-30, and peaked in popularity in 2023 with 93 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 602 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Theoden Through the Generations
Theoden, a name that's seen a surge in recent years, has been adopted by a relatively small but growing group of parents. With its peak year being 2023, it's clear that Theoden is favored among younger generations. All 602 individuals named Theoden are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among new parents. This trend suggests that Theoden will continue to rise in popularity as these young families grow and have more children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Theoden's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Theoden
How Many People Have the Name Theoden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 597 people in the United States currently share the name Theoden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 552,493 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Theoden a Common or Rare Name?
Theoden is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Theoden Mean?
Theoden means "creative variant of Theodoric" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Theoden in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Theoden Most Popular?
The name Theoden reached peak popularity in 2023, with 93 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Theoden?
Approximately 597 people named Theoden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 602. That works out to roughly 1 in 552,493 Americans.
Is Theoden a rare name?
Theoden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 552,493 Americans has this name.
What does the name Theoden mean?
Theoden means "creative variant of Theodoric" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Theoden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Theoden are male and 0% are female.
When was Theoden most popular?
Theoden peaked in 2023 with 93 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.