Teo
Teo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Teo is a short form of names like Mateo or Theodore, derived from Greek roots meaning gift of God. It has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States in recent years as a stylish, international short name. Its brief, vowel-ending structure gives it an accessible, modern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
2,987 babies in the United States have been named Teo since 1880. It ranks #2366 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #857.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.6 %)
- NY (15.3 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 406 |
| 2010-2019 | 905 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,485 |
Famous people named Teo
- Teo Fabi: racing driver
- Teo Halm: actor, musician
Fun facts
- Teo serves as a diminisutive or independent short name across Spanish, Italian, and Germanic linguistic traditions.
- Nearly half of all U.S. recorded births for the name Teo since 1880 have occurred in the 2020s alone.