Teofilo
Teofilo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Loved by God or friend of God.
Origin and history
Teofilo is a classical name derived from the ancient Greek name Theophilos. It carries a traditional Christian heritage as the name of the addressee in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct historical choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,040 babies in the United States have been named Teofilo since 1880. It ranks #3644 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- TX (69.7 %)
- CA (22.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- NM (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 86 |
| 1930-1940 | 110 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 43 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Famous people named Teofilo
- Teofilo Stevenson: Boxer, Olympic Champion
- Teofilo Lopez: Boxer, World Champion
Nicknames
Teo, Filo
Fun facts
- The name gains significant historical religious prominence as the recipient of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
- Teófilo Stevenson was a legendary Cuban heavyweight boxer who won three consecutive Olympic gold medals.