Thaddaeus
Thaddaeus is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Courageous, heart, or praised.
Origin and history
Thaddaeus is an ancient name of Aramaic origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning courageous, warmhearted, or praise. It appears in the New Testament as one of the Twelve Apostles. While less common than the spelling Thaddeus, it remains a traditional choice in the United States with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,045 babies in the United States have been named Thaddaeus since 1880. It ranks #3640 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- OH (61.5 %)
- WA (38.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 176 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Thaddaeus
- Thaddaeus Ropac: Art dealer, Gallerist
Nicknames
Thad, Tad
Fun facts
- Saint Thaddaeus is venerated in Christian tradition, frequently conflated or identified with Saint Jude.
- The spelling 'Thaddaeus' preserves the Latin/Greek '-aeus' transliteration, whereas 'Thaddeus' is far more common in modern usage.