gender neutral
Theo
divine gift
About Theo
Breaking traditional gender conventions, this name makes a bold and refreshing statement. Theo has emerged as an increasingly popular choice for girls, reflecting modern sensibilities about personal identity and self-expression. Short, punchy, and impossible to mispronounce, it offers practical benefits alongside its cool factor. The name carries an intellectual air without feeling pretentious, suggesting curiosity and wit. Parents choosing Theo for their daughter often value simplicity and strength over elaborate embellishments. It pairs exceptionally well with longer, more feminine middle names for those seeking balance. Theo ages remarkably well, equally suited to a toddler, a teenager navigating high school, and a professional making her mark in the world.
Popularity of the Name Theo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #730 |
| 1881 | #670 |
| 1882 | #631 |
| 1883 | #813 |
| 1884 | #539 |
| 1885 | #694 |
| 1886 | #603 |
| 1887 | #522 |
| 1888 | #631 |
| 1889 | #616 |
| 1890 | #820 |
| 1891 | #585 |
| 1892 | #563 |
| 1893 | #686 |
| 1894 | #738 |
| 1895 | #620 |
| 1896 | #650 |
| 1897 | #581 |
| 1898 | #665 |
| 1899 | #830 |
| 1900 | #798 |
| 1901 | #765 |
| 1902 | #557 |
| 1903 | #627 |
| 1904 | #627 |
| 1905 | #608 |
| 1906 | #714 |
| 1907 | #689 |
| 1908 | #808 |
| 1909 | #586 |
| 1910 | #810 |
| 1911 | #731 |
| 1912 | #695 |
| 1913 | #746 |
| 1914 | #722 |
| 1915 | #668 |
| 1916 | #694 |
| 1917 | #739 |
| 1918 | #707 |
| 1919 | #672 |
| 1920 | #731 |
| 1921 | #749 |
| 1922 | #721 |
| 1923 | #851 |
| 1924 | #707 |
| 1925 | #734 |
| 1926 | #766 |
| 1928 | #952 |
| 1929 | #847 |
| 1930 | #1000 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Theo
Names Similar to Theo
Nicknames for Theo
- The
- Teddy
- Eo
- Theo
- TT
Famous People Named Theo
| Theo James | English actress |
| Theo Kgosinkwe | South African singer |
| Theo Adam | German opera singer |
| Theo Zwanziger | German sports administrator |
| Theo Bos | Dutch cyclist |
| Theo Richardson | British designer |
| Theo Sijthoff | Dutch publisher |
| Theo Yedlin | American soccer player |
| Theo Delaney | British filmmaker |
| Theo Epstein | American baseball executive |
| Theo Maledon | French basketball player |
| Theo Fleury | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Theo Jansen | Dutch artist |
| Theo de Raadt | Canadian software engineer |
| Theo van Doesburg | Dutch artist |
Characters Named Theo
| Theo Faron | character from "Children of Men" |
| Theo Kojak | character from "Kojak" |
| Theo Carver | character from "Days of Our Lives" |
| Theo Galavan | character from "Gotham" |
| Theo Raeken | "Teen Wolf" TV series |
| Theo Putnam | "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" TV series |
| Theo Lawrence | "The Haunting of Bly Manor" TV series |
| Theo Altman | "The Party" film |
| Theo "T-Bag" Bagwell | "Prison Break" TV series |
| Theo Nelson | "You" TV series |
| Theo Hahn | "Sense8" TV series |
| Theo Marchand | "Theo's Christmas" book |
| Theo Danes | "Alphas" TV series |
| Theo "Four" | "Divergent" book series |
| Theo | "The Goldfinch" novel |
| Theo Waitley | "Liaden Universe" book series |
| Theo Marks | "The West Wing" TV series |
| Theo "Turtle" | "The Secret History" novel |
| Theo Savakis | "Body of Lies" film |
| Theo Bosch | "The Killing" TV series |
| Theo "Blitz" Biederman | "The Icarus Girl" novel |
| Theo Fairchild | "The Bling Ring" film |
| Theo Garnier | "Inferno" film |
| Theo Farber | "Beautiful Thing" film |