Theo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Theo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Theo?
Theo is spelled T-H-E-O. The name has 4 letters.
Theo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Theo is derived from the Greek word meaning “God.”
- Origin
- Theo is commonly associated with Greek origins and is often used as a short form of names beginning with “Theo-,” which relate to the concept of God.
- Pronunciation
- THEE-oh · 2 syllables
Theo Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,722
Recorded Births21
Rank#82
Recorded Births3,945
- Girls usage fell 1,249 places to #5,722 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #82 and recorded 184 fewer 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 Theo Mean?
Theo is derived from the Greek word meaning “God.”
Origin: Theo is commonly associated with Greek origins and is often used as a short form of names beginning with “Theo-,” which relate to the concept of God.
How Do You Pronounce Theo?
PronunciationTHEE-oh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Theo?
- History
- Theo has been used as a familiar or diminutive form of longer Greek names such as Theodoros, maintaining its connection to the meaning “God.”
Theo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 21 | #5,722 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,945 | #82 |
| 2024 | Girls | 31 | #4,473 |
| 2024 | Boys | 4,129 | #80 |
| 2023 | Girls | 42 | #3,640 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,140 | #78 |
| 2022 | Girls | 50 | #3,220 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,642 | #98 |
| 2021 | Girls | 64 | #2,674 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,703 | #142 |
| 2020 | Girls | 44 | #3,450 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,225 | #172 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,018 | #195 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,554 | #243 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,232 | #290 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 952 | #354 |
| 2015 | Boys | 765 | #405 |
| 2014 | Boys | 550 | #509 |
| 2013 | Boys | 365 | #663 |
| 2012 | Boys | 287 | #790 |
When Was Theo 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.
2023 · Boys
4,140 recorded births
National rank #78
2024 · Boys
4,129 recorded births
National rank #80
2025 · Boys
3,945 recorded births
National rank #82
2022 · Boys
3,642 recorded births
National rank #98
Where Theo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #26 | 23 |
| MA | #41 | 138 |
| UT | #49 | 83 |
| CT | #51 | 61 |
| DC | #55 | 14 |
| IA | #57 | 55 |
| WI | #61 | 87 |
| NY | #63 | 258 |