girl's name
Theodosia
thee-uh-DOH-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,723
Theodosia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 35 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 1918, when 45 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1910s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- Today about 1 in 94,733 babies in the United States is given this name.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Theodosia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 84 |
| 1890s | 110 |
| 1900s | 105 |
| 1910s | 270 |
| 1920s | 300 |
| 1930s | 150 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 129 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 178 |
How Popular Is Theodosia?
In 2025, Theodosia was given to 35 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Theodosia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Theodosia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Theodosia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Theodosia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Theodosia
- English thee-uh-DOH-shuh
Sibling Names for Theodosia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Theodosia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Theodosia
How popular is the name Theodosia?
In 2025, Theodosia was given to 35 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Theodosia a girl's or a boy's name?
Theodosia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Theodosia?
Theodosia has 4 syllables.
When was Theodosia most popular?
Theodosia peaked in 1918, when 45 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1910s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Theodosia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Theodosia currently ranks #4,093 in the United States. After peaking in the 1910s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.