Boys name · California
Theodore in California
As of 2025, Theodore was the #13 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,211 births that year. Its total reaches 22,772 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Theodore in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #71 |
| 1926 | 108 | #66 |
| 1943 | 141 | #105 |
| 1959 | 200 | #160 |
| 1976 | 100 | #238 |
| 1992 | 140 | #288 |
| 2009 | 157 | #271 |
| 2025 | 1,211 | #13 |
Rank swung between #13 (2025) and #366 (1999) in California, from #71 in 1910 to #13 in 2025.
The most Theodore births in California in a single year was 1,211, in 2025. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #13, in 2025.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Michigan in 2025. See Theodore in every state →
How popular is Theodore in California?
As of 2025, Theodore was the #13 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,211 births that year. Its total reaches 22,772 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Theodore in California?
California recorded 1,211 births of babies named Theodore in 2025.
What is the rank of Theodore in California?
Theodore's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #13.
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.