Teddie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TED-ee /ˈtɛdi/
Origin: English; diminutive of Theodore
Meaning: English: Gift of God; diminutive of Theodore
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Teddie is derived from the Old English name "Theodoric," which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic elements "þeud" meaning "people" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, including the Old High German "Dietrich" and the Middle High German "Dieterich," before being anglicized into forms like "Teddy" and eventually Teddie in English-speaking contexts. The diminutive form "Teddy" became particularly popular in the late 19th century, often associated with the name Theodore, which means "gift of God" in Greek, further solidifying its place in English nomenclature.
Historically, the name Theodore was borne by several notable figures, including Saint Theodore of Amasea, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, and Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, who served from 1901 to 1909. The name gained additional cultural significance through the creation of the teddy bear, named after Roosevelt, which became a symbol of childhood and comfort in the early 20th century.
The use of Teddie as a standalone name reflects a trend in the 20th century towards more informal and affectionate diminutives. Culturally, Teddie carries connotations of warmth and friendliness, often associated with childhood innocence and playfulness.
The name's association with the teddy bear has imbued it with a sense of nostalgia and affection, making it a favored choice in literature and media. The enduring appeal of Teddie can also be traced to its simplicity and the positive imagery it evokes, contributing to its lasting presence in various cultures.
Fictional characters named Teddie
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Teddie is a fictional character from the video game series Persona. He is a friendly and humorous bear-like creature who assists the protagonists in their journey through the TV world.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Teddie was first seen in the United States in 1900.
Teddie has ranked as high as #839 nationally, which occurred in 1940, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Teddie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Teddie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Teddie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Teddie (1951)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Teddie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1940 | 33 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1937 | 21 |
| 1936 | 30 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1900 | 5 |