Is Thaddeus a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Thaddeus is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Thaddeus?

It’s currently ranked #646 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Thaddeus?

THAD-ee-us · IPA: //ˈθædiəs//

Thaddeus Boy

Popularity: #646 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTHAD-ee-us / /ˈθædiəs/

Greek; Aramaic

Meaning

Greek: heart; Aramaic: courageous

Historical & Cultural Background

Thaddeus is derived from the Greek name Thaddaios, which is believed to have originated from the Aramaic word for 'heart.' In Christian tradition, Thaddeus is often associated with one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, also known as Judas Thaddeus. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen periods of popularity throughout history.

Trend Summary

Thaddeus has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Thad
Tad

International Variants

Tadeusz (Polish)
Tadeo (Spanish)
Thaddaeus (Latin)

Famous people named Thaddeus

Thaddeus Stevens was an American politician and a leader of the Radical Republicans during the Reconstruction era.

Thaddeus Young is a professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish-Lithuanian military engineer and a hero of the American Revolutionary War.

Thaddeus Golas was an American author known for his book 'The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment.'.

Fictional characters named Thaddeus

Thaddeus Bluster is a character from the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for his role as a classmate.

Thaddeus is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda,' serving as a minor character in various installments.

Sibling Suggestions

Theodore Sebastian Nathaniel Gabriel Julian Maximilian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thaddeus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Thaddeus has ranked as high as #1012 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and California. In the past 5 years the name Thaddeus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Thaddeus (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	21	9%
TX	20	8%
FL	16	7%
MI	14	6%
NY	13	5%
GA	13	5%
IN	12	5%
PA	12	5%
VA	11	5%
MN	10	4%
IL	10	4%
AZ	9	4%
TN	9	4%
NC	8	3%
WA	8	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	12
1881	12
1882	8
1883	11
1884	12
1885	14
1886	8
1887	9
1888	15
1889	10
1890	7
1891	9
1892	11
1893	7
1894	10
1896	9
1897	14
1898	7
1899	19
1900	17
1901	11
1902	16
1903	11
1904	19
1905	10
1906	9
1907	14
1908	18
1909	30
1910	29
1911	40
1912	80
1913	103
1914	156
1915	254
1916	268
1917	268
1918	328
1919	267
1920	298
1921	284
1922	269
1923	288
1924	275
1925	235
1926	234
1927	204
1928	171
1929	163
1930	173
1931	139
1932	121
1933	122
1934	125
1935	92
1936	106
1937	121
1938	108
1939	107
1940	121
1941	116
1942	142
1943	128
1944	124
1945	140
1946	167
1947	167
1948	162
1949	160
1950	211
1951	188
1952	233
1953	211
1954	256
1955	221
1956	256
1957	215
1958	193
1959	208
1960	219
1961	222
1962	212
1963	213
1964	220
1965	180
1966	199
1967	229
1968	203
1969	204
1970	223
1971	321
1972	364
1973	320
1974	236
1975	251
1976	267
1977	257
1978	343
1979	307
1980	267
1981	239
1982	218
1983	223
1984	175
1985	225
1986	270
1987	240
1988	248
1989	294
1990	305
1991	274
1992	250
1993	298
1994	228
1995	203
1996	216
1997	215
1998	188
1999	184
2000	218
2001	214
2002	233
2003	183
2004	189
2005	192
2006	191
2007	228
2008	211
2009	191
2010	198
2011	223
2012	231
2013	280
2014	328
2015	358
2016	416
2017	387
2018	344
2019	325
2020	297
2021	295
2022	308
2023	259
2024	284