Boy
Thaddeus
gift of God, courageous heart
About Thaddeus
Distinguished and decidedly uncommon, Thaddeus carries scholarly gravitas with unexpected warmth. This name has substance, the kind that suggests depth of character and intellectual curiosity. The three-syllable structure provides stately rhythm while the "eus" ending adds classical elegance. Thaddeus stands apart from current trends, appealing to parents who value timeless quality over temporary popularity. It's a name that grows increasingly impressive with age, suiting a child while commanding respect in adulthood. The nickname possibilities offer flexibility without diminishing the full name's impact. Thaddeus represents thoughtful naming choice, one made with consideration and care.
Popularity of the Name Thaddeus
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #561 | |
| 1881 | #530 | |
| 1882 | #745 | |
| 1883 | #590 | |
| 1884 | #568 | |
| 1885 | #519 | |
| 1886 | #750 | |
| 1887 | #675 | |
| 1888 | #525 | |
| 1889 | #667 | |
| 1890 | #873 | |
| 1891 | #695 | |
| 1892 | #682 | |
| 1893 | #897 | |
| 1894 | #722 | |
| 1896 | #818 | |
| 1897 | #579 | |
| 1898 | #989 | |
| 1899 | #436 | |
| 1900 | #620 | |
| 1901 | #676 | |
| 1902 | #552 | |
| 1903 | #727 | |
| 1904 | #510 | |
| 1905 | #832 | |
| 1906 | #915 | |
| 1907 | #732 | |
| 1908 | #628 | |
| 1909 | #470 | |
| 1910 | #535 | |
| 1911 | #467 | |
| 1912 | #438 | |
| 1913 | #426 | |
| 1914 | #380 | |
| 1915 | #331 | |
| 1916 | #322 | |
| 1917 | #334 | |
| 1918 | #307 | |
| 1919 | #348 | |
| 1920 | #337 | |
| 1921 | #357 | |
| 1922 | #365 | |
| 1923 | #347 | |
| 1924 | #361 | |
| 1925 | #390 | |
| 1926 | #384 | |
| 1927 | #426 | |
| 1928 | #465 | |
| 1929 | #462 | |
| 1930 | #450 | |
| 1931 | #486 | |
| 1932 | #534 | |
| 1933 | #511 | |
| 1934 | #525 | |
| 1935 | #613 | |
| 1936 | #561 | |
| 1937 | #528 | |
| 1938 | #564 | |
| 1939 | #555 | |
| 1940 | #535 | |
| 1941 | #558 | |
| 1942 | #515 | |
| 1943 | #561 | |
| 1944 | #547 | |
| 1945 | #505 | |
| 1946 | #500 | |
| 1947 | #525 | |
| 1948 | #520 | |
| 1949 | #529 | |
| 1950 | #455 | |
| 1951 | #494 | |
| 1952 | #462 | |
| 1953 | #484 | |
| 1954 | #450 | |
| 1955 | #498 | |
| 1956 | #471 | |
| 1957 | #529 | |
| 1958 | #555 | |
| 1959 | #544 | |
| 1960 | #536 | |
| 1961 | #535 | |
| 1962 | #547 | |
| 1963 | #545 | |
| 1964 | #530 | |
| 1965 | #572 | |
| 1966 | #546 | |
| 1967 | #495 | #307 |
| 1968 | #537 | #264 |
| 1969 | #550 | |
| 1970 | #544 | #303 |
| 1971 | #453 | |
| 1972 | #416 | #362 |
| 1973 | #437 | #380 |
| 1974 | #513 | |
| 1975 | #505 | |
| 1976 | #485 | #370 |
| 1977 | #510 | |
| 1978 | #430 | |
| 1979 | #469 | |
| 1980 | #528 | |
| 1981 | #548 | |
| 1982 | #585 | |
| 1983 | #565 | |
| 1984 | #654 | |
| 1985 | #584 | |
| 1986 | #544 | |
| 1987 | #585 | |
| 1988 | #594 | |
| 1989 | #566 | |
| 1990 | #578 | |
| 1991 | #616 | |
| 1992 | #655 | |
| 1993 | #594 | |
| 1994 | #691 | |
| 1995 | #756 | |
| 1996 | #723 | |
| 1997 | #722 | |
| 1998 | #809 | |
| 1999 | #825 | |
| 2000 | #763 | |
| 2001 | #791 | |
| 2002 | #745 | |
| 2003 | #910 | |
| 2004 | #906 | |
| 2005 | #918 | |
| 2006 | #975 | |
| 2007 | #886 | |
| 2008 | #953 | #856 |
| 2010 | #994 | |
| 2011 | #909 | |
| 2012 | #900 | |
| 2013 | #796 | #858 |
| 2014 | #731 | |
| 2015 | #705 | #853 |
| 2016 | #640 | |
| 2017 | #661 | |
| 2018 | #709 | |
| 2019 | #743 | |
| 2020 | #786 | |
| 2021 | #817 | #882 |
| 2022 | #810 | |
| 2023 | #896 | |
| 2024 | #853 | |
| 2025 | #798 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Thaddeus
Names Similar to Thaddeus
Nicknames for Thaddeus
- Thad
- Teddy
- Tad
Famous People Named Thaddeus
| Thaddeus Stevens | American politician |
| Thaddeus Young | American basketball player |
| Thaddeus McCotter | American politician |
| Thaddeus Bullard | professional wrestler, known as Titus O'Neil |
| Thaddeus Moss | American football player |
Characters Named Thaddeus
| Thaddeus Sholto | character in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Sign of Four" |
| Thaddeus J. "Rusty" Venture | character in the animated series "The Venture Bros" |
| Thaddeus "Tad" Strange | character in the animated series "Gravity Falls" |
| Thaddeus Thatch | character in the film "Atlantis - The Lost Empire" |
| Thaddeus Valentine | character in the novel "Mortal Engines" by Philip Reeve |