boy's name
Theobald
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 235
Theobald is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1917 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Theobald is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in France in 1901, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Theobald over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2010s, still in progress — it covers 2010 to 2010, not a full ten years. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2010, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 85 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s (to 2010) | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2010) | 20 |
How popular is Theobald?
In 2010, Theobald was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Theobald is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Theobald is spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Théobald | Théobald is a rare spelling of Theobald, written with an acute accent and recorded about 30 times, mostly in France. | 30 |
Names that peaked alongside Theobald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Theobald also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Theobald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Theobald
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Theobald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Theobald
How popular is the name Theobald?
In 2010, Theobald was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Theobald a girl's or a boy's name?
Theobald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Theobald?
Theobald has 3 syllables.
When was Theobald most popular?
Theobald peaked in 1901, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Theobald a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Theobald currently ranks #4,044 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.