Thadeus Boy
Origin(s)
Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: courageous heart; Hebrew: heart
Historical & Cultural Background
Thadeus is derived from the Greek name Thaddeus, which is often associated with the New Testament. In Christian tradition, Thaddeus is one of the twelve apostles. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. It has maintained a presence in Western naming traditions for centuries.
Trend Summary
Thadeus has seen a modest presence in the U.S. naming trends, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Thaddeus, Tanner, Tobyn, Tavian, Tavish
Variants
- Thaddeus
- Tadeo
International Variants
- Tadeusz (Polish)
- Thaddäus (German)
- Tadeo (Spanish)
Famous people named Thadeus
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Fictional characters named Thadeus
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thadeus was first seen in the United States in 1912. Thadeus has ranked as high as #846 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Thadeus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thadeus (1978)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |