How Many People Are Named Theta?

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

Theta
Very Rare
Greek

Theta, a very rare female name, is held by just 114 people in the US today, making up 1 in 2,896,547 Americans. The majority of those named Theta are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~114
Living in US
1 in 2,896,547
Americans
1907
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek letter
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Mysterious Intelligent Reserved
9
Life Path Number

People with Theta as their name typically have a life path number of 9, which symbolizes completion and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

912
Worldwide Bearers
#268,506
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
470
🇮🇩 Indonesia
286
🇳🇵 Nepal
54
🇮🇳 India
20
🇬🇧 England
17
🇵🇭 Philippines
16
🇦🇺 Australia
10
🇭🇷 Croatia
6
🇩🇪 Germany
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
114 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
392
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 402 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: 1907

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
82

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

📜 Theta Through the Generations

Theta has been a name that has seen steady usage through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1907 with 20 births. Today, only 114 people carry this unique moniker, with most being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Theta is a name deeply rooted in tradition, often passed down within families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Theta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Theta's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Theta

How Many People Have the Name Theta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 114 people in the United States currently share the name Theta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,896,547 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Theta a Common or Rare Name?

Theta 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 Theta Mean?

Theta means "Greek letter" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Theta Most Popular?

The name Theta reached peak popularity in 1907, with 20 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 Theta?

Approximately 114 people named Theta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 402. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,896,547 Americans.

Is Theta a rare name?

Theta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,896,547 Americans has this name.

What does the name Theta mean?

Theta means "Greek letter" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Theta more male or female?

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

When was Theta most popular?

Theta peaked in 1907 with 20 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 US114
All-Time Births402
1 in X1 in 2,896,547
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1907
World Rank#268,506
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.