How Many People Are Named Theophilus?

2,392

people in the United States are named Theophilus

1 in 140,050 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#6707

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0007%

Of US population

Peak Year

2022

68 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Pronunciation: thee-AHF-ə-ləs (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Latinized form of the Greek name Θεοφιλος (Theophilos) which meant "friend of god", derived from θεος (theos) "god" and φιλος (philos) "friend". In the New Testament the evangelist Luke addresses his gospel and the Book of Acts to a man named Theophilus.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 48.9 years old

Young (<30) 958
40.1%
Adult (30–60) 487
20.4%
Senior (>60) 947
39.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 62
Texas 28
Georgia 10
Washington 10
Pennsylvania 6
Colorado 5
Florida 5
Illinois 5
Kentucky 5
Michigan 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Theophilus"

  • 65 babies were named Theophilus in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2022
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in California

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