Thelonious Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationthuh-LOH-nee-us / θəˈloʊniəsGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'of Thelonious'; Latin: 'to be' or 'to have'
Historical & Cultural Background
Thelonious is derived from the Greek name 'Thelonios', which is associated with the concept of 'will' or 'intention'. The name gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly due to the influence of jazz musician Thelonious Monk. It is often associated with creativity and individuality in artistic contexts.
Trend Summary
Thelonious has seen a niche popularity, particularly among jazz enthusiasts and in artistic circles.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Thelonius
International Variants
- Teófilo (Spanish)
- Teófilus (Portuguese)
Famous people named Thelonious
Thelonious Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, known for his unique improvisational style and contributions to the genre.
Thelonious Sphere Monk III is the son of Thelonious Monk and has worked in music and arts management.
Fictional characters named Thelonious
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thelonious was first seen in the United States in 1960. Thelonious has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Thelonious has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thelonious (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 16 |