Thadius Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHAD-ee-us / /ˈθædiəs/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: heart; Greek: courageous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Thadius is derived from the Latin name Thaddeus, which is often associated with the biblical figure Thaddeus, one of the apostles. In Christian tradition, Thaddeus is known for his missionary work. The name has also been linked to the Greek word 'thaddeus', meaning 'courageous'. It has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history, particularly in religious contexts.
Trend Summary
Thadius has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with occasional spikes in interest.
Similar Names
Variants
- Thaddeus
- Tadeo
International Variants
- Tadeusz (Polish)
- Thaddaeus (Latin)
- Tadeo (Spanish)
Famous people named Thadius
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thadius was first seen in the United States in 1922. Thadius has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Thadius has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thadius
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |