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Thadeus

Boy

Meaning of Thadeus: Greek: 'heart' or 'courageous'

Thadeus is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10860th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10860

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,123

First recorded 1912 · peak 1972

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 10 babies1982: 13 babies1983: 9 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 7 babies1986: 13 babies1987: 13 babies1988: 14 babies1989: 26 babies1990: 18 babies19901991: 14 babies1992: 19 babies1993: 26 babies1994: 19 babies1995: 18 babies1996: 9 babies1997: 19 babies1998: 9 babies1999: 9 babies2000: 15 babies20002001: 18 babies2002: 22 babies2003: 14 babies2004: 17 babies2005: 19 babies2006: 18 babies2007: 23 babies2008: 14 babies2009: 13 babies2010: 13 babies20102011: 13 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 10 babies2014: 14 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 8 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 6 babies2022: 5 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Thadeus per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 26.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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