Ted Boy
Origin(s)
English; German
Meaning
English: Gift of God; German: Brave people
Historical & Cultural Background
Ted is often considered a diminutive of Theodore, which has roots in Greek. The name Theodore was popularized by early Christian saints and has been used in various cultures. Ted gained popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Ted has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Tad, Teddy, Theo, Talon, Tobin
Variants
- Teddy
- Theodore
International Variants
- Teodoro (Spanish)
- Théodore (French)
Famous people named Ted
Ted Williams was a professional baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history.
Ted Danson is an American actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Cheers' and 'The Good Place.'.
Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, was a domestic terrorist and former mathematics professor.
Ted Cruz is a United States Senator from Texas and a prominent figure in American politics.
Fictional characters named Ted
Ted is a character in the film 'Ted,' where he is a talking teddy bear brought to life by a childhood wish.
Ted Lasso is the main character in the television series 'Ted Lasso,' known for his optimistic coaching style.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ted was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ted has ranked as high as #361 nationally which occurred in 1958 and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ted has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ted (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 7 | |
CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 13 |
1881 | 7 |
1882 | 14 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 10 |
1885 | 10 |
1886 | 10 |
1887 | 20 |
1888 | 21 |
1889 | 25 |
1890 | 20 |
1891 | 22 |
1892 | 15 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 23 |
1895 | 24 |
1896 | 30 |
1897 | 28 |
1898 | 39 |
1899 | 34 |
1900 | 75 |
1901 | 64 |
1902 | 87 |
1903 | 71 |
1904 | 94 |
1905 | 115 |
1906 | 89 |
1907 | 112 |
1908 | 113 |
1909 | 122 |
1910 | 127 |
1911 | 97 |
1912 | 244 |
1913 | 247 |
1914 | 309 |
1915 | 403 |
1916 | 453 |
1917 | 498 |
1918 | 564 |
1919 | 572 |
1920 | 545 |
1921 | 614 |
1922 | 606 |
1923 | 592 |
1924 | 610 |
1925 | 670 |
1926 | 764 |
1927 | 762 |
1928 | 826 |
1929 | 853 |
1930 | 983 |
1931 | 983 |
1932 | 1,067 |
1933 | 1,040 |
1934 | 1,052 |
1935 | 1,085 |
1936 | 1,064 |
1937 | 1,062 |
1938 | 1,111 |
1939 | 1,079 |
1940 | 1,047 |
1941 | 1,096 |
1942 | 1,252 |
1943 | 1,236 |
1944 | 1,166 |
1945 | 1,238 |
1946 | 1,490 |
1947 | 1,647 |
1948 | 1,476 |
1949 | 1,379 |
1950 | 1,355 |
1951 | 1,387 |
1952 | 1,413 |
1953 | 1,304 |
1954 | 1,343 |
1955 | 1,409 |
1956 | 1,457 |
1957 | 1,636 |
1958 | 1,743 |
1959 | 1,672 |
1960 | 1,695 |
1961 | 1,682 |
1962 | 1,702 |
1963 | 1,578 |
1964 | 1,507 |
1965 | 1,243 |
1966 | 1,074 |
1967 | 953 |
1968 | 1,047 |
1969 | 1,058 |
1970 | 944 |
1971 | 802 |
1972 | 665 |
1973 | 543 |
1974 | 478 |
1975 | 455 |
1976 | 432 |
1977 | 417 |
1978 | 361 |
1979 | 354 |
1980 | 364 |
1981 | 339 |
1982 | 317 |
1983 | 299 |
1984 | 288 |
1985 | 266 |
1986 | 298 |
1987 | 282 |
1988 | 290 |
1989 | 269 |
1990 | 249 |
1991 | 177 |
1992 | 188 |
1993 | 179 |
1994 | 163 |
1995 | 150 |
1996 | 135 |
1997 | 127 |
1998 | 106 |
1999 | 112 |
2000 | 97 |
2001 | 99 |
2002 | 99 |
2003 | 74 |
2004 | 72 |
2005 | 75 |
2006 | 59 |
2007 | 61 |
2008 | 75 |
2009 | 53 |
2010 | 81 |
2011 | 66 |
2012 | 67 |
2013 | 73 |
2014 | 59 |
2015 | 48 |
2016 | 56 |
2017 | 56 |
2018 | 49 |
2019 | 55 |
2020 | 35 |
2021 | 38 |
2022 | 41 |
2023 | 43 |
2024 | 43 |