boy's name
Theophil
THEE-uh-fil (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 238
Theophil is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1915, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- Today about 1 in 552,792 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Theophil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Theophil?
In 2025, Theophil was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Theophil 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 Theophil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Theophil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Theophil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Theophil
- English THEE-uh-fil
Sibling Names for Theophil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Theophil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Theophil
How popular is the name Theophil?
In 2025, Theophil was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Theophil a girl's or a boy's name?
Theophil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Theophil?
Theophil has 3 syllables.
When was Theophil most popular?
Theophil peaked in 1915, when 20 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Theophil a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Theophil currently ranks #11,076 in the United States. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.