How Many People Are Named Theora?

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

Theora
Very Rare
Greek

Theora is a very rare female name, with only 159 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,076,716 Americans. That's pretty unique! Most Theoras are over 60, showing how this name peaked way back in 1929.

~159
Living in US
1 in 2,076,716
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Thea
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Intelligent Determined Thoughtful
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

675
Worldwide Bearers
#319,040
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
605
🇿🇦 South Africa
33
🇮🇳 India
16
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇿🇲 Zambia
1
🇺🇬 Uganda
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
159 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
15
Would be under 30 (2%)
17
Would be 30–60 (2%)
821
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 853 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: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
79

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

📜 Theora Through the Generations

Theora has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its peak year being 1929 when 37 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Theora is 98, indicating that it's a classic, old-school name mostly carried by older generations. Of the 159 people named Theora in the US, 96% are over 60, which skews the age distribution significantly towards the senior population.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 12

✨ Similar Names to Theora

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Theora's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Theora

How Many People Have the Name Theora?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 159 people in the United States currently share the name Theora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,076,716 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Theora a Common or Rare Name?

Theora 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 Theora Mean?

Theora means "creative variant of Thea" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Theora Most Popular?

The name Theora reached peak popularity in 1929, with 37 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 Theora?

Approximately 159 people named Theora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 853. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,076,716 Americans.

Is Theora a rare name?

Theora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,076,716 Americans has this name.

What does the name Theora mean?

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

Is Theora more male or female?

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

When was Theora most popular?

Theora peaked in 1929 with 37 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 US159
All-Time Births853
1 in X1 in 2,076,716
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1929
World Rank#319,040
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.