Ted
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Gift of God; Wealthy Protection
Background: The name Ted originates from the English name Theodore, which means 'gift of God.' The name Theodore itself has roots in the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'wealthy protection.' This synthesis of meanings illustrates the historical significance associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#384
Total births
75,386
Most popular decade
1950s
(44,217 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-651 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 13
- First year rank
- #505
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 1,743
- Peak rank
- #173
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 43
- Recent rank
- #2,907
Female
- First year
- 1905
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,931
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #2,569
- Most recent year
- 1980
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #9,096
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).