How old is someone named Theodora?
The average Theodora is 35 years old.
Half of all living Theodoras are between 5 and 66. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Theodoras are much younger than 35.
When was Theodora popular?
Theodora is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2022.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 342 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,004 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,618 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,111 | 250 |
| 1940s | 1,411 | 790 |
| 1950s | 1,047 | 810 |
| 1960s | 715 | 630 |
| 1970s | 436 | 410 |
| 1980s | 428 | 410 |
| 1990s | 457 | 450 |
| 2000s | 447 | 440 |
| 2010s | 1,126 | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 2,234 | 2,200 |
How many Theodoras are still alive?
About 7,600 Theodoras are alive in the US today. That's 60% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Theodora since 1880.
Roughly half of all Theodoras ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Theodora?
About two in five living Theodoras are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Theodora an old name?
Somewhat. Theodora is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Theodora will be 25 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Theodoras make up more of the total.
Is Theodora a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Theodoras are women.
Names the same age as Theodora
NAME TWIN
Theodora's name twin is Theodore. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Theodore's age curve is the closest match to Theodora's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Theodora
How old is the average Theodora?
The average Theodora in the US is 35 years old. The median is 26, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Theodora?
About 7,600 Theodoras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Theodora most popular?
In 2022, when about 430 baby girls were named Theodora.
Is Theodora a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 42% of living Theodoras, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this