How Many People Are Named Theola?

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

Theola
Very Rare
Greek

The name Theola, a very rare female name, is held by only 525 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 629,068 Americans. This classic, old-school name peaked way back in 1924 with 82 births, and now most people named Theola are over 60.

~525
Living in US
1 in 629,068
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Thea
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Thoughtful Reserved
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

525
Worldwide Bearers
#178,027
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
6
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇯🇲 Jamaica
3
🇮🇪 Ireland
2
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1
🇿🇲 Zambia
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
525 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
66
Would be 30–60 (3%)
2,033
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 2,099 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
5

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

📜 Theola Through the Generations

The name Theola has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity has waned significantly since its peak in 1924. With only 525 people bearing the name in the US today, it's clear that Theola is a name that's become increasingly rare. Interestingly, the majority of those named Theola are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals who were born during the height of the name's usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 80
Texas 69
Arkansas 35
Mississippi 32
Florida 28
Louisiana 19
Iowa 17
Alabama 16
Georgia 15
North Carolina 14

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Theola's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Theola

How Many People Have the Name Theola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 525 people in the United States currently share the name Theola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 629,068 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Theola a Common or Rare Name?

Theola 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 Theola Mean?

Theola means "creative variant of Thea" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Theola Most Popular?

The name Theola reached peak popularity in 1924, with 82 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Theola?

Approximately 525 people named Theola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,099. That works out to roughly 1 in 629,068 Americans.

Is Theola a rare name?

Theola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 629,068 Americans has this name.

What does the name Theola mean?

Theola means "creative variant of Thea" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Theola more male or female?

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

When was Theola most popular?

Theola peaked in 1924 with 82 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US525
All-Time Births2,099
1 in X1 in 629,068
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1924
World Rank#178,027
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.