Theodosia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationthee-OD-oh-zhah / /θiˈoʊdəziə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'God's gift'; Latin: 'gift of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Theodosia is derived from the Greek name Theodosios, which means 'given by God'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts. The name gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially in English-speaking countries. Theodosia is often associated with strong historical figures and has been used in literature and the arts.
Trend Summary
Theodosia has seen a resurgence in interest in recent years, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Thea
- Doshia
International Variants
- Teodora (Spanish)
- Teodósia (Portuguese)
- Teodora (Italian)
Famous people named Theodosia
Theodosia Burr Alston was the daughter of Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States.
Theodosia Garrison was an American poet known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature.
Theodosia of Egypt was a notable early Christian saint and martyr.
Theodosia was a prominent figure in the history of the American Revolutionary War, known for her connections to influential leaders.
Fictional characters named Theodosia
Theodosia Throckmorton is the protagonist in the 'Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos' series by R.L. LaFevers.
Theodosia is a character in the musical 'Hamilton', representing the daughter of Aaron Burr.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Theodosia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Theodosia has ranked as high as #828 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, South Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Theodosia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Theodosia (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1893 | 18 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 19 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 26 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 36 |
| 1922 | 32 |
| 1923 | 30 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 33 |
| 1927 | 32 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 28 |