Boys name · California
Theodore in California
Theodore was the 13th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,211 babies named Theodore that year. Since 1910, California families have named 22,772 babies Theodore.
Popularity over time
Theodore in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 71st |
| 1926 | 108 | 66th |
| 1943 | 141 | 105th |
| 1959 | 200 | 160th |
| 1976 | 100 | 238th |
| 1992 | 140 | 288th |
| 2009 | 157 | 271st |
| 2025 | 1,211 | 13th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 71st in 1910 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named Theodore in California in a single year was 1,211, in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Theodore reached its best rank of #1 in Michigan (2025). See Theodore in every state →
How popular is Theodore in California?
Theodore was the 13th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,211 babies named Theodore that year. Since 1910, California families have named 22,772 babies Theodore.
How many babies are named Theodore in California?
In 2025, 1,211 babies were named Theodore in California. The most babies named Theodore in California in a single year was 1,211, in 2025.
What is the rank of Theodore in California?
Theodore ranked 13th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.