Theophilus
Theophilus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Friend of God or loved by God.
Origin and history
Theophilus is a traditional name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'friend of God' or 'loved by God'. It appears in the New Testament as the addressed recipient of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Though historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,448 babies in the United States have been named Theophilus since 1880. It ranks #2620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1587.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.3 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- WA (9.9 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
- PA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 25 |
| 1910-1920 | 156 |
| 1920-1930 | 191 |
| 1930-1940 | 135 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 214 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 204 |
| 2010-2019 | 360 |
| 2020-2029 | 340 |
Famous people named Theophilus
- Theophilus London: Rapper, Singer
- Theophilus Presbyter: Monk, Author
Nicknames
Theo, Theo-Bear
Fun facts
- The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts are both dedicated to an individual named Theophilus.
- The name is derived from the Greek elements 'theos' (god) and 'philos' (friend or beloved).