Theseus

Theseus - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Theseus at a glance

Theseus is ranked #4304 among boy baby names in 2024, with 5 births in 2024. It peaked in 2014 at #2481 and first appeared on the charts in 2012.

Rank in 2024
#4304
Births in 2024
5
Peak year
2014 (#2481)
First appeared
2012
Trend
#2481 in 2014 → #4304 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 295,303 boys
Visitor rating
4.9/5 (11 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Theseus appeared on the charts for the first time in 2012 on position #2970. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Theseus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Theseus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Theseus. The baby boy name Theseus was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #4304 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Theseus peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 2481.



Famous with this name

Eli Theseus
Reggie Theseus
Theseus Chan


How would you rate Theseus, 1-5?

Rating: 4.9/5 (11 recent votes)


Theseus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Theseus is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,776 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,776.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Theseus is where you live.


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Theseus origin and meaning

Theseus is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Theseus, pop culture references for the name Theseus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Theseus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Theseus, sorted by popularity.

Thiago / Titus / Thaddeus / Taj / Tahj / Tiago / Tyce / Theodis / Toshio / Tex /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20244304
20223752
20213678
20204109
20162604
20152681
20142481
20133695
20122970

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2776

Even more about Theseus


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Theseus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Theseus?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2014
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Theseus
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 295,303
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2012
2024 births +5

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