Thaddeus Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Thaddeus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Thaddeus?
Thaddeus is spelled T-H-A-D-D-E-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Thaddeus at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Thaddeus may derive from an Aramaic word meaning “heart” or “courage.”
- Origin
- Thaddeus is commonly associated with biblical usage as the name of one of the apostles in the New Testament.
- Pronunciation
- THAD-ee-us · 3 syllables
Thaddeus Popularity in 2025
Rank#797
Recorded Births314
- Boys usage rose 55 places to #797 and recorded 29 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Thaddeus Mean?
Thaddeus may derive from an Aramaic word meaning “heart” or “courage.”
Origin: Thaddeus is commonly associated with biblical usage as the name of one of the apostles in the New Testament.
How Do You Pronounce Thaddeus?
PronunciationTHAD-ee-us
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Thaddeus?
- History
- The name Thaddeus appears in early Christian texts as the name of one of Jesus's apostles.
Thaddeus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 314 | #797 |
| 2024 | Boys | 285 | #852 |
| 2023 | Boys | 260 | #893 |
| 2022 | Boys | 309 | #808 |
| 2021 | Boys | 295 | #817 |
| 2020 | Boys | 297 | #783 |
| 2019 | Boys | 325 | #743 |
| 2018 | Boys | 344 | #703 |
| 2017 | Boys | 387 | #660 |
| 2016 | Boys | 416 | #638 |
| 2015 | Boys | 358 | #703 |
| 2014 | Boys | 328 | #730 |
| 2013 | Boys | 280 | #796 |
| 2012 | Boys | 231 | #898 |
| 2011 | Boys | 223 | #906 |
| 2010 | Boys | 198 | #994 |
| 2009 | Boys | 191 | #1,020 |
| 2008 | Boys | 211 | #952 |
| 2007 | Boys | 228 | #883 |
| 2006 | Boys | 191 | #974 |
| 2005 | Boys | 192 | #917 |
| 2004 | Boys | 189 | #904 |
| 2003 | Boys | 183 | #909 |
| 2002 | Boys | 233 | #745 |
When Was Thaddeus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
416 recorded births
National rank #638
2017 · Boys
387 recorded births
National rank #660
1972 · Boys
364 recorded births
National rank #416
2015 · Boys
358 recorded births
National rank #703
Where Thaddeus Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| KS | #428 | 8 |
| ID | #435 | 5 |
| CO | #468 | 12 |
| OK | #504 | 8 |
| PA | #506 | 19 |
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| IN | #545 | 12 |