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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Theophil — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Theona|Theophile
GreekBoy→ Stable

Theophil

thee-oh-FIL · 3 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13969 in 2023

Peak: #13969 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13969 in 2023

Peak: #13969 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19282023

Rank #13969 · Falling since 1928

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GreekReligiousClassic3-syllableTheologicalBoyVintageMeaningfulRareEuropeanHistorical
Character
divine devotiontheological conviction
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Theophils

principledsteadfastinfluentialcivic-mindedintellectual
STRONG
High confidence

Theophil is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Theophil at a Glance
Meaning:Lover of God. From Greek theo (god) and phil (to love), denoting devotion or affection toward the divine.
Language root:Ancient Greek · theo (god) + phil (lover)
Peak rank:#13969 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Theophil Charlton Henry
Historical figure
Similar Sound
TheodoreTheronTheo◈ThaddeusTimothyThibault
Similar Style
MatthiasNathanielSebastianEvanderCassian◈Leopold
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Theophil
GraceSamuelEleanorFelixSophiaMiles◈VioletJulian
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↓ Declining
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↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Theophil · Overview
Summary

Theophil is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Religious · Meaningful character
Theophil carries a warm, serious, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
theophil.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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