Theotis Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: thee-OH-tis /θiˈoʊtɪs/
Origin: Greek; English
Meaning: Greek: God's gift; English: variant of Theodosius
Historical & Cultural Background
Theotis is a name of Greek origin, derived from the name Theodotus, which means "given by God" or "gift of God." The name is composed of the elements "theo," meaning "God," and "dotus," meaning "given." This etymological root can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it was commonly used in various forms. The name made its way into Latin as Theodotus, maintaining its original meaning, and subsequently entered Old French before being adopted into English during the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Theotis has been associated with several notable figures. One significant milestone is its connection to early Christian saints, particularly Saint Theodotus of Ancyra, who was martyred in the 4th century.
His veneration in the Christian tradition contributed to the name's usage among early Christians. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring presence in Christian communities.
The name's biblical resonance is also noteworthy, as it aligns with the broader tradition of names that signify divine favor or gifts. Culturally, Theotis carries connotations of divine blessing and protection, which have made it a meaningful choice for families throughout history.
The name's association with the divine has allowed it to maintain a certain gravitas, often linked with themes of faith and spirituality. While diminutive forms such as Theo or Ted are more commonly recognized today, Theotis itself has a rich historical significance that underscores its roots in ancient traditions and religious contexts.
This connection to the divine and its historical usage in Christian texts have contributed to the name's lasting legacy.
Famous people named Theotis
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Theotis Beasley is a professional skateboarder best known for his video parts in Baker and Element skate videos.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Theotis was first seen in the United States in 1918.
Theotis has ranked as high as #4097 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Georgia, Arkansas, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Theotis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Theotis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Theotis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Theotis.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 | 10 |
| 1989 | 13 | 13 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1985 | 14 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 |
| 1982 | 10 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 | 14 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 14 | 14 |
| 1978 | 11 | 11 |
| 1977 | 32 | 32 |
| 1976 | 21 | 21 |
| 1975 | 16 | 16 |
| 1974 | 11 | 11 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 14 | 14 |
| 1971 | 15 | 15 |
| 1970 | 9 | 9 |
| 1969 | 11 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 9 | 9 |
| 1965 | 13 | 13 |
| 1964 | 15 | 15 |
| 1963 | 12 | 12 |
| 1962 | 11 | 11 |
| 1961 | 18 | 18 |
| 1960 | 18 | 18 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 |
| 1958 | 10 | 10 |
| 1957 | 18 | 18 |
| 1956 | 19 | 19 |
| 1955 | 30 | 30 |
| 1954 | 20 | 20 |
| 1953 | 13 | 13 |
| 1952 | 24 | 24 |
| 1951 | 18 | 18 |
| 1950 | 22 | 22 |
| 1949 | 15 | 15 |
| 1948 | 17 | 17 |
| 1947 | 13 | 13 |
| 1946 | 14 | 14 |
| 1945 | 17 | 17 |
| 1944 | 15 | 15 |
| 1943 | 17 | 17 |
| 1942 | 12 | 12 |
| 1941 | 11 | 11 |
| 1940 | 11 | 11 |
| 1939 | 14 | 14 |
| 1938 | 12 | 12 |
| 1937 | 9 | 9 |
| 1936 | 10 | 10 |
| 1935 | 10 | 10 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 | 6 |
| 1932 | 9 | 9 |
| 1931 | 8 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 | 7 |
| 1927 | 6 | 6 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 |
| 1923 | 7 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Theotis (1952)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 7 |