Theodora
Theodora is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Theodora is a classic name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from components meaning 'god' and 'gift'. Historically borne by Byzantine empresses, it was widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has experienced a noticeable revival in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
12,654 babies in the United States have been named Theodora since 1880. It ranks #1433 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #730.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.1 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- PA (10.5 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- NJ (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 107 |
| 1890-1900 | 220 |
| 1900-1910 | 342 |
| 1910-1920 | 994 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,597 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,099 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,411 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,041 |
| 1960-1970 | 715 |
| 1970-1980 | 436 |
| 1980-1990 | 428 |
| 1990-2000 | 457 |
| 2000-2010 | 447 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,126 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,234 |
Famous people named Theodora
- Theodora Richards: Model
Nicknames
Thea, Teddy, Dora, Dottie
Fun facts
- Empress Theodora was one of the most influential and powerful Byzantine empresses during the 6th century.
- Theodora shares the exact same root words and meaning as the name Dorothea, simply with the elements reversed.