How Many People Are Named Theodosia?

Complete statistics for the name Theodosia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Theodosia
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Theodosia means 'gift of God', a name steeped in ancient Greek heritage. Only 591 people in the US today carry this rare name, making up just 1 in 558,729 Americans. With most Theodosias over 60, it's clear this name has a strong connection to older generations.

~591
Living in US
1 in 558,729
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift of God
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Gracious Dignified Inspiring
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,058
Worldwide Bearers
#57,261
Global Rank
🇬🇷 Greece
4,644
🇹🇿 Tanzania
3,516
🇺🇸 United States
1,106
🇬🇭 Ghana
562
🇨🇾 Cyprus
221
🇱🇷 Liberia
188
🇨🇲 Cameroon
186
🇮🇩 Indonesia
121
🇬🇧 England
81
🇿🇦 South Africa
70

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
591 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
197
Would be under 30 (12%)
127
Would be 30–60 (8%)
1,335
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 1,659 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
15
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Theodosia Through the Generations

Theodosia has seen its highest popularity in 1918 when 45 babies were given this name, marking a peak that hasn't been matched since. Today, the average age of someone named Theodosia is 87, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals. Among the current bearers, 1,335 are over 60, 127 are between 30 and 60, and only 197 are under 30, showing how this classic name is slowly regaining favor among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 36
North Carolina 16
Michigan 10
South Carolina 10
Georgia 7
Indiana 6
West Virginia 5

⭐ Famous People Named Theodosia

Theodosia is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning "giving to God". It is a feminine version of the Greek name Theodosius. Several early saints bore the name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Theodosia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Theodosia's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Theodosia

How Many People Have the Name Theodosia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 591 people in the United States currently share the name Theodosia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 558,729 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Theodosia a Common or Rare Name?

Theodosia 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 Theodosia Mean?

Theodosia means "gift of God" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Theodosia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Theodosia Most Popular?

The name Theodosia reached peak popularity in 1918, with 45 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 Theodosia?

Approximately 591 people named Theodosia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,659. That works out to roughly 1 in 558,729 Americans.

Is Theodosia a rare name?

Theodosia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 558,729 Americans has this name.

What does the name Theodosia mean?

Theodosia means "gift of God" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Theodosia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Theodosia are male and 100% are female.

When was Theodosia most popular?

Theodosia peaked in 1918 with 45 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US591
All-Time Births1,659
1 in X1 in 558,729
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1918
World Rank#57,261
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.